Type 1 Diabetes
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Hypoglycemia: 10 Signs You Have Low Blood Sugar
It's easier than you might think to miss the warning signs. Here's how to stay safe.

Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
If you have diabetes, you should know the signs, symptoms, and treatments for diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially life-threatening condition.

What If You Can’t Afford Insulin?
If you struggle with the cost of your insulin treatments, learn more about your options for managing the costs of this life-saving drug.

The History of Diabetes
Find out when diabetes was first identified, how treatment has changed over the years, and how we developed our modern understanding of the disease.

How to Protect Your Insulin in Hot Weather
Did you realize insulin can lose its potency when kept at the wrong temperature? These valuable tips can keep your insulin safe in hot weather.

Gluten During Pregnancy Linked to Diabetes
Can a gluten-free diet during pregnancy reduce your child's risk of diabetes? Find out if you should cut gluten out of your diet while you're pregnant.

How Thyroid Disease and Diabetes Are Linked
Thyroid disease and diabetes can go hand in hand, so it’s important to understand the connection between these two endocrine conditions.

Diabetes Advocate Runs the Boston Marathon
Casey McNamara, a diabetes advocate, achieved her dream of running the Boston Marathon and raised nearly $24,000 for diabetes charity at the same time.

Just Say No to Sugar-Free Candy
Sugar-free chocolates and candies can be tempting when you have diabetes, but they can still affect your blood sugar — and they taste truly awful.

Is Older, Lower-Cost Insulin Worth It?
Older insulins can be a low-cost alternative to expensive new insulins. Learn about NPH and Regular insulins, where to get them, and how to use them.