After past blogs about alcohol and sex in relation to teens and diabetes, we now come to the next element that teens face: drugs.
As far as your healthcare team is concerned, there is absolutely no room for illicit drugs in your lifestyle. You already use drugs for medicinal purposes; why ask for more complications? Illicit (otherwise known as recreational) drugs may include inhaled, oral, or intravenously injected preparations. No matter the mode of drug entry, all drugs are dangerous and...
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Start wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) Wearing a continuous glucose monitor is a great way to see and understand how your blood sugar responds to various foods, activities, and insulin doses. Follow a low-carb diet Low carb meals...
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