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Coffee & Blood Sugar: Does Your Morning Brew Cause a Spike?

Love your morning coffee? ☕ Find out how caffeine, add-ins, and timing affect blood sugar—and how to track your trends with GlucoSense for better glucose control. ☕️

Feb 27, 20255 min readCole Chalhub

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Lifestyle

The Effects of Smoking on Blood Sugar

Smoking raises blood sugar levels and increases insulin resistance, making diabetes management more difficult and increasing the risk of complications. This article explores how smoking and vaping affect both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and why quitting is essential for better blood sugar control.

May 28, 20255 min read

Parents

How Puberty Can Affect Your Child's Diabetes

Learn how puberty affects Type 1 diabetes in children, including changes in insulin resistance, emotional health, and self-management. This guide helps parents recognize childhood diabetes symptoms and support their child’s independence through adolescence.

May 28, 20255 min read

Diabetes Focused

New to Insulin Therapy? Here's What to Know

Discover simple, practical tips to help you overcome insulin anxiety and build confidence in managing diabetes. Learn how to ease into insulin use with modern tools, mindfulness, and emotional support.

May 28, 20255 min read

Diabetes Today

7 Proven Blood Sugar Management Tips for Diabetes

Discover seven simple, proven tips to help manage blood sugar levels and live well with diabetes, from healthy eating to stress reduction. This friendly guide offers practical advice and resources for building better daily habits.

May 28, 20255 min read

Diabetes Focused

Don’t Overlook Your Eyes: Diabetes Eye Health

Discover how to protect your vision and manage diabetes eye health with simple tips, routine eye exams, and the latest in GlucoSense and CGM technology. Learn how glucose monitoring and eye health are connected and what steps you can take to prevent diabetic retinopathy and vision loss.

May 21, 20255 min read

Metabolic WellnessDiabetes Focused

Glucagon vs Insulin: Function and Importance

Discover how glucagon, the lesser-known partner to insulin, plays a vital role in balancing blood sugar and supporting overall metabolic health. Learn what produces insulin and glucagon, where they're made, and why their teamwork is essential in preventing diabetes and energy crashes.

May 21, 20255 min read

Metabolic Wellness

High Insulin levels: Causes, Symptoms, & Hyperinsulinemia

Learn to spot the subtle signs of high insulin levels and hyperinsulinemia before they escalate into serious health issues like diabetes or heart disease. This guide breaks down the symptoms, causes, and treatment strategies to help you manage insulin effectively and reclaim your energy.

May 21, 20255 min read

Diabetes FocusedParents

Understanding the Different Types of Insulin

Learn the key differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and how various types of insulin—rapid-acting, short-acting, long-acting, and more—help manage blood sugar levels. This guide explains insulin peak times, delivery methods, and when insulin may be needed for type 2 diabetes.

May 21, 20255 min read

Metabolic Wellness

What are Normal Non-Diabetic Blood Sugar Levels?

Understanding non-diabetic blood sugar levels is crucial for maintaining overall health. Learn about normal blood glucose ranges, factors that affect them, and how to monitor your blood sugar for better wellness.

May 20, 20255 min read

Diabetes Focused

Does Diabetes Cause Weight Gain?

Learn how diabetes and weight gain are connected, including how insulin, blood sugar, and medication impact your body. This guide breaks down practical tips for managing weight with Type 1, Type 2, or prediabetes.

May 16, 20255 min read

Diabetes Today

Is Type 2 Diabetes Genetic? What About Type 1?

Wondering if diabetes runs in families? This clear, friendly guide explains how Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are linked to genetics, and what parents can do to understand and reduce risk for their kids.

May 16, 20255 min read

Metabolic Wellness

What is Fasting Glucose and Why Does It Matter?

Learn how optimizing fasting blood sugar levels through sleep, diet, exercise, and continuous glucose monitoring can help you stay within the normal blood glucose range. Discover practical strategies to improve insulin sensitivity, lower HbA1c, and prevent blood sugar variability day and night.

May 15, 20255 min read

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