Mike is a 45-year-old man recently diagnosed with diabetes. He was prescribed metformin and insulin by his primary care provider. He is concerned that the insulin will lower his blood sugar. What advice do you have for him? What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease where your body has high glucose levels. The…

Highlights of Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) develops when the body cannot produce enough insulin to meet the extra demands of pregnancy, leading to higher blood glucose levels. Women who are overweight or suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are at higher risk of developing GDM. Many women with gestational diabetes don’t always experience symptoms. Every woman…