Winter is here, bringing with it the cold weather and additional challenges for managing diabetes. Have you noticed how the outside temperature can influence your...
Articles in category: Hypo and hyperglycemia
How do colder temperatures influence blood sugar levels?
Fact sheet - Hyperglycemia symptoms
Spot signs of high blood sugar
Fact sheet - Hypoglycemia symptoms
Know when sugar drops too low
Another Injectable Glucagon Nearing End of Production
Novo Nordisk Canada/Paladin Labs has recently announced the end of production of its GlucaGen HypoKit, following in the steps of Eli Lilly, who also recently...
Dex4 Shortage: What’s Going On and What Can You Do?
It’s recommended that people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) keep a source of rapid-acting sugars on hand in case of hypoglycemia. According to data from...
This is the End of the Line for Eli Lilly’s Injectable Glucagon, but Wait Before…
The Eli Lilly Company recently announced that it will stop producing and selling its emergency glucagon injection kit used to treat severe hypoglycemic episodes. In...
Fact sheet - Why is my blood sugar high or low
Common reasons for highs & lows
Fact sheet - Hyperglycemia treatment
What to do when sugar spikes
Fact sheet - Emergency kit (insulin pump)
What to pack for pump users
Fact sheet - Emergency kit (injections)
What to pack for a T1D crisis
Fact sheet - Treatment of hypoglycemia
Steps to treat low blood sugar
Fact sheet - How to manage ketone bodies(injections)
Treat ketones using injections
Fact sheet - How to manage ketone bodies (insulin pump)
Handle ketones with a pump
Fact sheet - Insulin pump related causes of hyperglycemia
Pump issues causing high sugars
Fact sheet - How to administer nasal glucagon
How to use nasal glucagon fast
Fact sheet - How to administer injectable glucagon
Steps to give a glucagon shot
A New International Consensus Statement on Artificial Pancreases
Anyone with type 1 diabetes (T1D) will tell you that a cure or a technological breakthrough has been highly anticipated for years! Although no miracles...
Know How to Handle Severe Hypoglycemia!
Hypoglycemia (blood sugar below 4.0 mmol/L) is not only the most common complication for people who take insulin, but also the one they fear the...
Hypoglycemia: how NOT to eat everything
Sweating, trembling, fatigue, hunger, palpitations, headaches, anxiety… These are all very unpleasant symptoms that occur when blood sugar levels drop rapidly and fall below a...
Have You Ever Heard of “Fear of Hypoglycemia”?
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is the main side effect associated with insulin injections in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The harder they work on...
Glucagon: Friend or Foe for People With Type 1 Diabetes?
Blood sugar (glucose) management is a complex matter. A total of five hormones, including insulin and glucagon, are required to balance glucose levels. Insulin is...
Why Are the First Symptoms of Hypoglycemia So Important?
Hypoglycemia is when blood sugar levels are below 4.0 mmol/L. This is the most frequent and unpleasant side effect of insulin, which is required to...
“What Is Going on With My Blood Sugar?”
Do you ever notice that your blood sugar is higher or lower than usual, and you don’t know why? Here’s a short list of potential...
Why Changing Treatments and Switching to a New Long-Acting Insulin Puts You at a Greater…
There are many reasons why a person with type 1 diabetes might have to change treatment or long-acting insulin. These reasons may include seeking an...
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