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How to Help Your Child Manage Diabetes at School
Young children living with diabetes need extra support from teachers and caregivers. Here’s how to set your child up to thrive at school.
How Nathan Harms Takes Control of Type 2 Diabetes with Dexcom G7
Home interior painting expert Nathan Harms shares how Dexcom G7 helps him keep on rolling after managing type 2 diabetes for over 20 years.
Diabetes Nutrition: Choosing the Right Foods for You
Diet is an important part of any diabetes management plan. Here are a few of the foods diabetes diet experts suggest you choose more often, and some you may want to eat less of.
10 Early Signs of Diabetes in Men
Learn more about the first signs of diabetes in men, understand the risk factors, and find out how to manage prediabetes, T1D, and T2D.
Does Diabetes Run in the Family?
Genetics play a role in the development of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Understanding how genetics can influence the condition empowers you to make decisions that support your health.
Blood Sugar and Heat: Understanding the Connection
Hot weather and humidity can impact your blood sugar levels. Here’s a few things you should know to beat the heat while you enjoy time in the sun.
7 Summer Drinks for Diabetes
Learn which refreshing drinks are best for supporting diabetes management when it’s hot out and get recipe inspiration for delicious iced beverages.
Dexcom G7 Direct to Apple Watch: Manage Diabetes Hands-Free
Dexcom has been the leader in CGM innovation for the last 20 years with the singular goal of helping people manage their diabetes and take control of their health, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce the new Direct to Apple Watch feature!
How Stress Affects Your Blood Sugar
Stress impacts our overall health, including our blood sugar levels. Learn more about how stress affects the body and tips on how to manage it.
CGM Technology that Comes with Expert Advice
Whether it’s setting up your new smart device or installing a home security system, using a brand-new technology can be both exciting and intimidating. While the aim of technology is to make everyone’s lives better, it doesn’t really help if using the technology is complicated and frustrating.
Choosing the Right “Diabetes Monitor” for You
You might be looking into “diabetes monitors” that monitor your glucose to help you manage diabetes, these include BGM or CGM systems. Learn which one may be right for you.
How Can I Control My Blood Sugar at Night?
Learn more about what can cause high and low blood sugar at night and a few ways to keep your glucose levels stable, even while you sleep.
Hypoglycemia Unawareness: When You Don’t Know You’re Going Low
Hypoglycemia unawareness is a common concern for people living with diabetes. Learn how Dexcom CGM can help you manage your glucose even if don’t know you’re going low.
Dental Health and Diabetes: Why it Matters
Learn more about the link between dental health and diabetes and why glucose management is important for maintaining a healthy mouth.
How to Improve A1C with Dexcom G7
Find out more about how the Dexcom G7 CGM System can help you lower A1C and spend more time in range as part of your diabetes management plan.
How Hormones Affect Blood Sugar Levels
Understand the complex role hormones like insulin, glucagon, and cortisol play in managing blood sugar and how hormonal issues can impact diabetes.
How Are Celiac Disease and Type 1 Diabetes Related?
One health challenge closely related to T1D is celiac disease. It’s important to talk to your doctor about symptoms you or a loved one living with T1D might be experiencing.
Blood Sugar Levels and Skin Conditions: What's the Connection?
Diabetes can influence the health of your skin. Learn more about the relationship between blood sugar and your skin.
How is Glucose Regulated in the Body?
Glucose regulation is an important part of diabetes management. Diabetes is caused by issues with insulin, the main hormone that regulates glucose in the body.
What is Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)?
Learn what latent autoimmune diabetes in adults is, LADA signs and symptoms, and how to manage your type 1.5 diabetes with continuous glucose monitoring.
The Role of Gut Health in Blood Sugar Management
Explore the critical role that gut health plays in managing your blood sugar levels and discover actionable tips for improving gut health for better blood sugar control.
How Dexcom Warrior Jadrino Huot
Manages Diabetes While Travelling
Get expert advice on travelling while managing diabetes from Dexcom Warrior Jadrino Huot.
How this Dad-Daughter Duo Manages Diabetes with Dexcom CGM
Conrad Pow shares how he helps his daughter, Dexcom Warrior Chloe manage T1D as she grows up with Dexcom CGM.