Diabetes Education Blog
Evidence-based guides to T1D management — written for patients, caregivers, and educators. All content is grounded in ADA 2024 Standards of Medical Care.
What Is Time in Range?
Time in Range (TIR) measures the percentage of time glucose stays between 70–180 mg/dL. Learn why the ADA now considers TIR the most important daily metric alongside A1C.
The Pizza Effect in Diabetes
High-fat meals cause a delayed second glucose spike 2–5 hours after eating. Learn the split bolus technique that experienced T1D patients use for pizza and rich meals.
Exercise and Type 1 Diabetes
Aerobic exercise lowers glucose; anaerobic can raise it. Learn how to manage both types and prevent the most dangerous risk: delayed post-exercise hypoglycemia.
How to Calculate Your Insulin-to-Carb Ratio
Your ICR tells you how much insulin covers each gram of carbs. Learn the 500 Rule, the 4-Hour Test Method, and when to adjust your ratio for better control.
Insulin on Board (IOB) Explained
IOB tracks how much active insulin is still working in your body from previous doses. Learn how stacking works, why it causes severe hypos, and how to avoid it.
Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes: Key Differences
T1D is autoimmune; T2D is metabolic. Learn the fundamental differences in cause, treatment, insulin requirements, and what daily management looks like for each.
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