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Diabetes
Diabetes occurs when your blood sugar levels are too high, often because of insufficient insulin. There are ways to effectively treat—and even reverse—this common condition.
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Health Education
What causes diabetes? Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment
Diabetes is a common condition. Read more to find out about what causes diabetes.
Jan. 3, 2023
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Health Education
Why is my blood sugar high in the morning?
The dawn phenomenon, waning insulin, and the Somogyi effect are some reasons why your blood sugar could be high in the morning.
Updated on Jun. 30, 2023
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Health Education
Blood tests for diabetes
A fasting glucose test, random blood glucose test, A1C test, and other tests are ways to check for different types of diabetes
Updated on Jun. 30, 2023
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Drug Info
How much is Glyxambi without insurance?
Glyxambi costs $774 without insurance. Learn how to get Glyxambi at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Jan. 16, 2023
![Blood vials: High blood sugar symptoms](https://www.singlecare.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/high-blood-sugar-symptoms-176x134.png)
Health Education
High blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) symptoms: What are the early s...
Symptoms of high blood sugar can be easily detected through symptoms and testing
Jan. 19, 2023
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Drug Info
Lantus Solostar alternatives: What can I take instead of Lantus ...
Lantus Solostar doesn't work for everyone. Semglee, Basaglar, Toujeo, Levemir, and Tresiba are some Lantus Solostar alternatives. Get the full list here.
Jan. 19, 2023
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Health Education
Insulin resistance vs. prediabetes
Both conditions involve how your body makes and uses insulin—here’s how to tell them apart
Feb. 20, 2023
![Medical glucose meter: How to lower blood sugar fast](https://www.singlecare.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lower-blood-sugar-fast-176x134.png)
Health Education
6 proven ways to lower blood sugar fast
Learn how to lower blood sugar fast in emergency and non-emergency situations
Updated on Jun. 30, 2023
![Person with a glucose monitor on their arm - continuous glucose monitoring for non diabetics](https://www.singlecare.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blog_032123_Glucose_monitoring-176x134.png)
Health Education
Benefits of using a CGM
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are worn by people with diabetes to track blood sugar levels—but they could have health benefits for others as well
Mar. 21, 2023
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The Checkout
Probiotics for diabetes
See what research says when counseling patients in these dietary supplements
Apr. 20, 2023
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Drug Info
Dexcom vs. Freestyle Libre: Differences, similarities, and which...
Dexcom and Freestyle Libre are both used to monitor glucose levels but differ in cost, warm-up time, and how long they can stay on the body
May 17, 2023