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Many people wonder about fasting before an A1C test. In most cases, you won’t need to fast before taking the test...

Do you have to fast for the hemoglobin A1C test?

Type 1 diabetes (T1D), or diabetes mellitus, is an autoimmune disease where the insulin-producing cells of the body are destroyed by the immune system. Learn more.

What is type 1 diabetes (T1D) and how do I manage it?

Learn the differences between interstitial continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and traditional blood glucose monitoring (BGM) for diabetes management.

Interstitial CGM vs Blood Glucose Monitor (BGM)

You may have heard different words used for diabetes in some scenarios. Words like ‘mellitus’ and ‘insipidus’ can easily cause confusion...

What is the difference between diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus?

After eating, your body begins to break food down into usable energy. This comes in the form of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats...

How long do blood sugar levels stay elevated after eating?

Bedtime often presents big challenges for people living with diabetes as it is difficult to monitor your blood glucose while you’re asleep...

What should blood sugar levels be at bedtime?

Intermittent fasting (IF) refers to the intentional restricting of mealtimes to improve health. Those who practice IF often eat only at certain times and refrain from eating for the rest of the day...

Is intermittent fasting safe if I have diabetes?

For those living with type 1 diabetes, diabetes mellitus occurs when the body does not make enough insulin to regulate glucose levels...

How does diabetes mellitus occur?

Dexcom CGM use is clinically proven to lower A1C, reduce hyper and hypoglycemia, and increase time in range through real-time glucose level monitoring.

Can Dexcom G6 lower my A1C?

Learn what the GMI metric is in Dexcom CLARITY and how it&#x27;s different from past metrics.

What is GMI?

Fasting blood glucose level refers to your blood sugar levels when you don&#x27;t have any food in your stomach for at least eight hours.

What is a fasting blood sugar or fasting glucose level?

Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) System for diabetes management can be used by type 1 or type 2 patients, age 2 years and older on intensive insulin therapy.

Can Dexcom CGM be used to monitor type 2 diabetes?

Normal glucose levels for adults in Canada vary depending on the time of day, meals, and other factors. Find goal ranges for people with diabetes and non-diabetics.

What are normal blood glucose levels for adults with diabetes?

Blood sugar levels fluctuate often and it is not unusual to see highs and lows throughout the day. According to Diabetes Canada, your blood glucose levels target may be around 4.0 to 7.0 millimoles per litre (mmol/L) before a meal or if you are fasting...

What should blood sugar levels be in the morning?

Hypoglycemia is when glucose levels in the blood are lower than they should be, where as Hyperglycemia is when excess glucose is in the blood. Learn more.

What is the difference between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia?

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) cannot be reversed, but in some cases, it can go into remission...

Can type 2 diabetes be reversed?

Read some of the early warning signs of type 1 diabetes to determine if you should seek a medical opinion from a licensed physician.

Understanding Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring