If you’ve ever turned to Dr. Google to find answers to a question about blood sugar or A1C, you may have discovered that not all diabetes resources are created equal. The truth is that there is a lot of misinformation and biased advice about managing diabetes on the internet. It can be hard to tell what’s worth trusting and what should be ignored.
So, how can you tell if a diabetes resource is worth your time? Here’s what to look for when searching for information as you manage diabetes:
Credibility: A trustworthy diabetes resource includes references and citations to reliable scientific journals, news outlets, and organizations.
Expertise: The diabetes resource should be written or reviewed by a health expert, or include interviews with credentialed professionals to ensure that the information is accurate and relevant.
Transparency: You should be able to tell who is funding or sponsoring the content and be confident that there are no hidden agendas or conflicts of interest that could compromise its accuracy.
Timeliness: Diabetes breakthroughs are happening all the time. Information in a diabetes resource should be up-to-date and reflect the latest developments in the field, so that you can be sure you’re getting the most accurate information for your health.
We created this diabetes resource hub to provide you with credible, trustworthy information that you can turn to wherever you are on your journey.
When it comes to daily life with diabetes, knowledge truly is power. Tracking your own health data regularly can help you know what’s happening in your body. Once you know more about your own health status, turning to diabetes resources like those on this page will help you make choices with confidence.
Consider bookmarking this page now and coming back when you have specific questions on your health journey. We continually update this page with new resources.
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Diabetes Basics
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A1C
Why Your Average Blood Sugar Might Not Match Your A1C
How to Lower A1C Without Medication
Check Your Estimated Average Blood Glucose Calculator for A1C Numbers
Looking Beyond A1C: How to Best Evaluate New Diabetes Meds
Using Time in Range to Enhance Diabetes Management
What Would You Do for a Lower A1C?
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Blood Glucose Meters
How Often Should You Change Your Lancet?
Blood Glucose Meter Accuracy: Testing the Top 10 Best Blood Glucose Meters
3 Ways You Could Be Skewing Your Blood Glucose Readings
What Do You Call Your Blood Glucose Monitoring System?
All About Blood Sugar
What is High Blood Sugar vs. Healthy Blood Sugar?
How to Treat and What to Eat for Low Blood Sugar
How to Lower Blood Sugar with a Strategy That Works for You
One Drop Guide: Why Is My Blood Sugar High In The Morning?
One Drop Guide: When to Check Blood Glucose and Why
What Causes Insulin Resistance?
One Drop Guide to Checking Blood Sugar
Blood Glucose Monitoring: Benefits, Barriers, and Beginner-Friendly Tips
When in Doubt, Test it Out: How to Do Paired Testing for Blood Sugar
One Drop Guide to Handling Low Blood Sugar
What Causes High Blood Sugar and How to Prevent It
It's Only A Number: Shattering Diabetes' Biggest Myth
Continuous Glucose Monitors
How to Use a CGM to Manage Blood Sugar During Exercise
Is CGM Technology the Best-Kept Secret in Diabetes Management?
How CGMs Can Benefit Everyone, Not Just People with Diabetes
Kidney Health and Chronic Kidney Disease
How to Check In On Your Kidneys
The One Drop Guide to Chronic Kidney Disease (Infographic)
Life Without Limits Podcast, Episode 17: Eating Well to Protect Your Kidneys
The Case for Incorporating Kidney Health Into Your Diabetes Self-Care Plan
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Weight Management
Does Going Keto Mean Weight Gain?
All About BMI Calculators and Alternatives to Estimate Body Fat
What It Takes to Manage Your Weight When Living with Insulin Resistance
What a Health Coach Can Offer You That a Weight Loss Coach Can’t On Your Wellness Journey
Study: How Belly Fat Impacts Brain Function
Walking to Lose Weight With Diabetes
Weight Loss Plateaus Are Part of the Process—Here’s How to Navigate Them
How to Approach Weight Management with a Healthy Mindset and a Variety of Strategies
The Two-Way Road of Obesity and Diabetes
How Weight Loss Benefits Blood Pressure
Your Heart Health and Weight-Loss Goals Go Hand In Hand—Here's How to Reach Both
The Standard Equation for Weight Loss: This Is What It Really Takes
Community Health
Connecting Chronic Conditions to Social Determinants of Health
Metabolic Dysfunction: The Not So New Pandemic
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Diabetes Complications
Can Diabetic Neuropathy Be Reversed?
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Finances and Diabetes
A Person with Diabetes' Personal Breakdown of Diabetes Costs
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COVID-19
A Story of Diabetes, COVID-19, and Resilience
How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Life with Type 2 Diabetes?
How to Stay Low Carb During the Coronavirus Outbreak
The Immunity Boost Your Body Needs Right Now
Gestational Diabetes
Managing Gestational Diabetes: A Beginner’s Guide
Meeting People Where They Are In Their Gestational Diabetes Journey
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Heart Health
A Registered Dietitian Breaks Down What We Do (and Don’t) Know About Gut Health
7 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
8 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure and Boost Heart Health
What Transgender People Need to Know About Hormone Therapy and High Blood Pressure
Recognizing Heat Stroke Symptoms When Living with High Blood Pressure
Why Your Blood Pressure Trends Are Worth Tracking
A Beginner’s Guide to Heart-Healthy Eating
Why High Blood Pressure Is Easy to Miss During Menopause
Finding the Best Cardiac Diet Plan for You
Your Heart Health May Be Influencing Your Coffee Cravings, According to a New Study
Here’s Why Taking Care of Your Smile Is Crucial for Your Heart Health
How to Make a Heart-Healthy Morning Routine Work for You
5 Steps for Treating High Blood Pressure With Diabetes
Why Heart Health Is a Necessary Part of Your Diabetes Self-Care
Cardiovascular Disease and Type 1 Diabetes
Reversing Heart Disease Without Drugs: It Starts With Diet
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Managing Diabetes During Holidays
A Low-Carb Guide to Oktoberfest
9 Not-So-Sweet Halloween Treats
Celebrate Yom Kippur Safely: Fasting with Diabetes
Crowd-Pleasing Crudité Platters, Charcuterie Boards, and More for Your Holiday Parties
Rosh Hashanah: A Sweet New Year, Without the Sugar
Staying Low Carb for Spring Holidays
Valentine's Day With the PWD You Love
Happy Halloween! Don't Get Spooked by Sugar Spikes
Palate-Pleasing Dishes for Your Passover Seder
Life Without Limits, Episode 2: Managing Holiday Season Health Goals and Relationships
A Balanced Easter Sunday Brunch That You Can Dig Into
The Spring Break Survival Guide for People With Diabetes
The One Drop Guide to Handling the Summer Holidays
Tips for Managing Diabetes During Ramadan
One Drop Guide to Handling the Holidays: Winter Edition
Strengthening Your Immune System
Fight the Flu! How to Get Through Your Flu With Diabetes
Keeping Your Immune System Healthy While Living With Diabetes
Inflammation
Understanding the Basics of Inflammation
Chronic Inflammation and Its Impact on the Body
Working with Your Healthcare Team
What Exactly Is a Health Coach?
Does Your Doctor Really Know How to Analyze Your Blood Glucose Data?
3 Tips for Working with a Health and Wellness Coach
Thinking Holistically About Chronic Condition Management
DCDE Twitter Chat: People Want More from Diabetes Education!
Diabetes Medications
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Metformin: Everything You Need to Know
Metformin: The Key to Longer Life?
Is Medication Always Necessary for Diabetes?
Glucagon and Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know
3 Ways Antidepressants Can Affect Your Diabetes Management
GLP-1 Agonists and Type 1 Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know
One Drop Guide to Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
Diabetes, Obesity, and the Promise of GLP-1 Agonists
We Asked, You Answered: What Keeps You From Taking Your Diabetes Medications?
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Insulin
Fiasp Insulin: Why It's Different and How It Works
Insulin Chasing: Why More Insulin Results in More Problems
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Insulin Does So Much More Than Regulate Blood Sugar
National Diabetes Awareness Month
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Parenting and Diabetes
When Women with Diabetes Are Shamed for Having “Big” Babies
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Getting Better Sleep
The Link Between Blood Sugar Levels and Sleep, Explained
How to Improve Your Nutrition for Better Sleep and Blood Sugar
Diabetes and Sleep: The Real Reason for Better Sleep
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How to Sleep Well for Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
Life Without Limits, Episode 5: Everything You Need to Know About Sleep
One Drop Guide to Better Sleep
Smoking Cessation
Life Without Limits, Episode 4: The Path to Quit Smoking for Good
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Summer and Sun
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Diabetes Technology
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Dr. Adam Kaufman On Diabetes and Behavior Change
The Diabetes Tech Boom is Here!
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Designing for Diabetes: Interview with Sara Krugman and Caroline Arvidsson
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Diabetes Travel Tips
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Stay on Track With Diabetes While Traveling
Managing Blood Sugar On Vacation
This article has been clinically reviewed by Hanna Rifkin, RD, CDCES, clinical health coach at One Drop.
