Recently Diagnosed with Type 2?
Here's Where You Start.
The Basic Basics
A diabetes diagnosis is overwhelming—some say like swimming with sharks. These Basic Basics are just that—the basics you need in the first few days of adjusting. There's always more in-depth information available, but for now, here are our selections for getting out of the hospital or doctor's office.
Editor’s Note: People who take insulin require consistently affordable and predictable sources of insulin at all times. If you or...
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Checking your blood glucose frequently is essential to proper diabetes management. Timing is key when it comes to understanding how certain...
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Get the facts on the A1C test—what it means, what impacts results, and how it helps track your diabetes management...
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Physical activity is one of the essential parts of type 2 diabetes management. It helps us prevent complications and reduces...
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Your first doctor’s visit after a diabetes diagnosis will consist of a standard physical exam—with special emphasis on the eyes,...
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What is Metformin? Metformin is one of the most frequently prescribed oral medications for type 2 diabetes treatment. It may...
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The Next Layer
The unfortunate truth: having type 1 diabetes can significantly increase your risk for additional health problems. Potential complications can develop...
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When people eat sugars and starches, the body breaks them down into glucose with the help of insulin, the hormone...
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Hypoglycemia is also known as low blood sugar. If you live with diabetes and take any form of blood-sugar-lowering medication,...
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High blood sugar, which is medically referred to as hyperglycemia, happens when too much glucose (sugar) is trapped in your...
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A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a small, wearable device that continuously checks your glucose levels—no finger sticks needed. Instead...
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Medical disclaimer: No adjustments to care should be done without consulting your medical team. If you are new to exercise,...
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Type 2 Diabetes Guides
Beyond Type 1 has introduced A Beginner’s Guide to Thriving with Diabetes—a core resource in its Beyond Diagnosis initiative. A...
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There is no doubt that having a parent diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may be overwhelming, surprising and even upsetting....
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Blood glucose levels (BGLs) are a very important measure for people who have diabetes or prediabetes, but it can get...
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Having a loved one get a type 2 diabetes diagnosis can be unsettling and come out of left field. Unfortunately,...
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Gone are the days of gifting sugar-free candies that sit untouched until next year. This year give your loved ones...
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Thinking of escaping the heat and hitting the beach this summer? We certainly don’t blame you … AND we’ve totally...
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Stories
These accounts of a type 2 diagnosis are written by people who have gone through it. They understand the wide range of emotions that one experiences—denial, anger, fear and grief. You might be just beginning your journey with this new reality, but others have gone before you and their stories can only help light the way. Remember, you are not alone.
If the day of your type 2 diagnosis came with the discovery of one or several diabetes-related complications, you’re not...
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Learn about Beyond Type 1’s DKA Awareness Campaign. What is DKA? Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication from diabetes that...
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Trying to manage type 2 diabetes without checking your blood sugar is like going on a journey without a map....
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