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Why “Outcomes” Matter More Than Numbers in Diabetes Care
When you go to the doctor for diabetes, you probably hear a lot of numbers — things like your A1C, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol. and weight. While these numbers are important, researchers are really interested in something bigger: clinical outcomes. What is an “Outcome”? In medical terms, an outcome isn’t just a number on...
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Glucose Levels Aren’t Good or Bad – They’re Information
“I’ve been a bad diabetic because my sugar is bad.” It is a common expression frequently heard during diabetes management appointments. A phrase with a deeper meaning and weight for a person living with diabetes, often due to the fear of judgment and perceived failure. Every Number Tells a Story: People living with diabetes make...
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Glucose Sensors and Making Changes: Empowering People with Diabetes
As diabetes care continues to change, so does the way we monitor glucose levels. Continuous glucose monitors (CGM) have emerged as helpful tools that provide real-time blood glucose levels, offering an immediate picture of glycemic patterns that traditional finger-prick methods cannot offer. But beyond the glucose number, the most powerful information is the opportunity to...
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Every Step Matters: Foot Care for People Living with Diabetes
With a good foot care routine, people with diabetes can maintain healthy feet. Taking care of the feet is an important part of diabetes care. Just like checking blood sugar, caring for the feet is vital to prevent health problems and complications. High blood sugar over time can damage both the nerves and blood vessels....
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Understanding End-Stage Kidney Disease
People with diabetes may develop kidney disease. Occasionally, it can progress to a serious state called end-stage kidney disease. It is therefore important to understand what this means and how to reduce the chance of it happening. The Threat of Kidney Failure Kidney disease from diabetes can be serious if it progresses. Indeed, Diabetes is...
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Why Isn’t the Drug Doing What My Doctor Said It Would Do?
Drugs are prescribed to people with diabetes for a variety of reasons. These include the following: To keep blood sugar levels from rising too high To minimize the risk of low blood sugars or hypoglycemia To promote weight loss or prevent weight gain To reduce the risk of serious health problems in the future that...