Category: Diabetes

The honeymoon is the period of time shortly after diagnosis when the pancreas is still able to produce enough insulin to reduce insulin needs – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November

The americans with disabilities act amendments act (ADAAA) is a law that was passed in 2008. It amends the Americans with Disabilities Ace (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Ace of 1973 to make sure that people with diabetes are protected by these laws. – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November

Diabetes is NOT contagious, it cannot be caught like the cold or flu – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November

90% of people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes have no family history of the condition – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November

Type 1 diabetes causes dependence upon injected or pumped insulin for life – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November

An A1C is measured every 2 – 3 months to determine the average blood sugar level – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November