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You have a lot to manage throughout the day. Errands. Appointments. Dinner. Work. Kids. Grandkids. And the plumber is coming. So much to do … so little time. Despite your busy day, your health should be a top priority, and if you have diabetes, controlling your blood sugars should be at the top so you can avoid health complications.

Diabetes Management Reduces Complications

Proper treatment and recommended lifestyle changes can prevent and/or delay the onset of serious complications from diabetes. Keeping your blood sugar levels, A1C, blood pressure and cholesterol levels within target ranges...

Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA) is also called Type 1.5 diabetes. It’s a slow progression of the Type 1 diabetes autoimmune attack. The body produces antibodies causing it to attack and destroy insulin producing cells, leading to hyperglycemia (high blood glucose/blood sugar). Unlike Type 1 diabetes, the destruction progresses slowly over months to years.

What are LADA Symptoms?

Symptoms of LADA are similar to both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and related to those of hyperglycemia. This includes:

• Increased urination during the day, as well as overnight
• Blurry vision
• Increased thirst and...

When you’re sick, even with just a cold, your blood glucose level may rise. Knowing what to do if you get sick, talking to your care team and having the right supplies on hand are important. Not sure what your sick-day plan is? Be sure to talk to your diabetes provider.

Your Sick-Day Plan

Follow these important rules whenever you’re not feeling well.

• Continue taking diabetes medication unless your care team instructs otherwise.
• Don’t take over-the-counter cold or flu remedies without asking your care team.
• Stick to your normal meal plan. If you can’t stomach eating, instead try fruit juice, regular...