Treatment & Medication

Insulin, oral medication, injectables, diagnostic tests, and emergency care. What each one does, what to expect, when to call a doctor.

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Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect: Night Spikes1
Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect: Night Spikes
11 min read
Glucose Test During Pregnancy: What to Expect2
Glucose Test During Pregnancy: What to Expect
9 min read
What Is Type 3 Diabetes? A Closer Look3
What Is Type 3 Diabetes? A Closer Look
10 min read

Oct 23, 202611 min read

Dawn phenomenon vs Somogyi effect explained. Learn why blood sugar spikes overnight, how to test for each, and what to talk to your provider about.

Oct 19, 20269 min read

A warm, plain-language glucose test pregnancy guide covering the one-hour screening, three-hour OGTT, prep tips, and what your results actually mean.

Oct 18, 202610 min read

Type 3 diabetes is an unofficial term for brain insulin resistance linked to Alzheimer's. Learn what the research shows and how to protect cognitive.

Oct 16, 20268 min read

Learn how desmopressin for diabetes insipidus works, who it helps, common side effects, and what to expect from this hormone replacement therapy.

Oct 10, 202611 min read

The best food to eat when blood sugar is low: fast-acting carbs, the 15-15 rule, follow-up snacks, and what to keep in every emergency kit.