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Travel is full of excitement, but it also comes with delays, cancellations, and plenty of unpredictability. People with type 1 diabetes can absolutely travel the world, chase ambitious dreams, and do incredible things – I have always tried to live my life like this. But we also know some challenges are uniquely ours, challenges that add an invisible layer of major mental burden to situations that are already stressful, but are just normal for someone with a functioning pancreas.

Some people with type 2 diabetes might have trouble hitting their health targets, despite lifestyle changes and taking GLP-1 medications. GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro can lead to weight loss when combined with lifestyle changes and help with type 2 diabetes management. However, many factors can impact blood sugar or contribute to weight gain that affect the ability of GLP-1s to work optimally.

Liver disease can progress for years without symptoms, so it’s essential to stay up-to-date on your blood tests and get liver scans when appropriate. Liver disease affects many people with diabetes, but few notice it developing. Early-stage metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) don’t typically cause symptoms. That’s why screening for liver disease is essential.

While managing diabetes isn't anyone's idea of fun, learning about it doesn't have to be boring. Apps and games can help through immersive learning to engage kids as they pick up important concepts, like counting carbs and managing glucose. Here are five interactive apps and games that can help kids grasp foundational topics in an approachable way, while learning how to live well with diabetes. 1.

A high school student with type 1 diabetes has created an app to help people spot glucose trends and connect with others who understand. Aaron Prager grew up in a household of curious minds. His parents, who run a tutoring company, are both former programmers. His mother wrote code for microchips. His father has a doctorate in physics. When he was just 17 months old, Aaron was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and his parents delved into the research.

It’s scary to think about severe hypoglycemia, but it can happen to anyone who manages their diabetes with insulin or sulfonylureas. If you have type 2 diabetes and use one of these medications, you should know what severe hypoglycemia is, how to avoid it when possible, and how to treat it when it occurs. Ideally, these conversations should be happening during checkups with members of your healthcare team.

Fiber can help people with diabetes keep their post-meal blood sugar spikes manageable, but many don’t get enough of it. Particularly in places like the U.S., processed foods are plentiful (and may be more accessible or affordable than whole foods), but fiber and other important nutrients are often stripped away during the production process.

Wearables such as smartwatches are often used to monitor glucose at a glance. But by tracking physical activity, sleep quality, signs of stress, and other measures, they can monitor and encourage habits that can help improve diabetes management and overall health. The American Diabetes Association recommends getting 150 minutes or more of moderate physical activity a week.

Let me guess how you got here. You asked Google or a chatbot something like “Should I take Ozempic?” or “Mounjaro side effects.” You got a competent answer. It explained what GLP-1 medications are, listed the side effects, told you to talk to your doctor, and left you exactly where you started: alone with the actual decision. If you want to know what comes after the definition, this article is for you. I am not going to explain what a gut hormone is for six paragraphs.

Type 1 diabetes screening can provide time to prepare, find specialist care, and potentially seek treatment to delay its progression. But the topic is a personal one for parents who have type 1 and may raise difficult questions. A recent diaTribe webinar brought together experts and people with type 1 diabetes to share their experiences and stories about using screening to help avoid a diagnosis made during an emergency.