Gestational Diabetes: What Expecting Mothers Need to Know

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Written by the Doctobip Editorial Team. Educational information only — not medical advice. See our Medical Disclaimer. Pregnancy care decisions should always be made with your healthcare team. Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy in someone who didn’t have diabetes before. It’s common, it’s manageable, and with good care most people … Read more

Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes: What Is the Difference?

Illustration comparing autoimmune attack on the pancreas and insulin resistance in a cell

Written by the Doctobip Editorial Team. Educational information only — not medical advice. See our Medical Disclaimer. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes share a name and a symptom — high blood sugar — but they are different conditions with different causes and treatments. Understanding the difference helps you make sense of diagnoses, treatments and … Read more

What Is a Normal Blood Sugar Level? A Simple Guide

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Written by the Doctobip Editorial Team. Educational information only — not medical advice. See our Medical Disclaimer. Understanding blood sugar (blood glucose) numbers is one of the most useful skills for anyone managing — or trying to prevent — diabetes. This guide explains what the numbers mean, the ranges commonly used by health authorities, and … Read more

Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, and How It Is Managed

A person checks blood glucose with a glucose meter at a kitchen table with fresh vegetables

Written by the Doctobip Editorial Team. Educational information only — not medical advice. See our Medical Disclaimer. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. The good news: it is often manageable — and sometimes preventable — with the right knowledge and habits. This guide explains … Read more