American Diabetes Society

Our mission is to empower individuals with diabetes to achieve normal blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy A1c. #ADS

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Welcome to the American Diabetes Society.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preventing & reversing type 2 diabetes through root-cause, evidence-based metabolic health education & advocacy.

We focus on insulin resistance, not just glucose numbers.

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What if the right information could change someone's experience with diabetes?

That's why the ADS is working to make evidence-based resources more accessible.

Knowledge changes lives. Your gift makes it possible.

Support our year-end campaign:
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Correlation isn't causation.

Walking outdoors means more exposure to traffic, but that doesn't make walking unhealthy.

When evaluating health research, ask what was actually measured, what else might explain the finding, and how the potential risks compare with the benefits.

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Where does the search for a type 1 diabetes cure stand?

Lab-grown insulin-producing cells, immune-protected implants, gene-edited cells...all in the works.

Real progress. No cure yet.

We'll keep watching the evidence.

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MYTH: You must eat breakfast for your metabolism.

REALITY: Skipping breakfast doesn't automatically slow your metabolism.

Meal timing is individual. What matters most is your overall diet, nutritional needs, & metabolic response.

Eat it, if it works for you. Skip it, if not.

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Before believing a health study headline, ask:

1. How was the study designed?
2. Who participated?
3. What was measured?
4. What were the limitations?
5. Does it show correlation or causation?

One study rarely settles a scientific question. Look at the broader evidence.

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Can type 2 diabetes go into remission? Yes.

Remission means A1C below 6.5% for at least 3 months without glucose-lowering medication.

Remission isn't a cure. Blood sugar can rise again, and ongoing monitoring still matters. #metabolichealth

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Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Ask your doc:

1. What do my results mean?
2. What's contributing to my diabetes?
3. What are my treatment options?
4. What else should we monitor?
5. What's my first step & how will we track progress?

A diagnosis doesn't have to be your future.

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Is it normal for blood sugar to change throughout the day?

Yes. Glucose responds to meals, movement, stress, sleep, hormones, and illness.

One reading rarely tells the whole story.

Watch for repeated out-of-range values, unexplained highs or lows, and symptoms.

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Can iron status affect A1C?

Yes. A1C depends on red blood cell lifespan.

Iron deficiency anemia can make A1C appear higher than expected. Conditions that shorten red blood cell lifespan can make it falsely low.

If A1C and glucose readings don't agree, clinical context matters.

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A normal A1C doesn't necessarily mean normal insulin levels.

A1C estimates average blood glucose. Fasting insulin measures insulin circulating after a fast.

It can add helpful context about insulin resistance. Ask your doctor to interpret both alongside your health history.

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Insulin resistance & type 2 diabetes aren't the same.

When cells become less responsive to insulin, the pancreas compensates to keep blood sugar normal. If that compensation is insufficient, blood sugar rises.

But insulin sensitivity often improves. Diabetes isn't inevitable.

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Disclaimer: Sarah is a fictional example created for educational purposes. This post is not a diagnosis or a substitute for individualized medical care.

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Meet Sarah.

She's 52. Her A1C is 5.4%. She's told everything looks normal.

But she's exhausted after meals, constantly hungry, and gaining weight despite eating less.

Does she have insulin resistance? Not necessarily.

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The goal shouldn't be to order every possible lab or treat every symptom as a sign of metabolic dysfunction, but to look at the whole picture of your health, labs and symptoms alike.

Your lab results matter. Your symptoms matter, too.

Good healthcare means understanding both.

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One change you can make this week: stop drinking your calories.

Soda, sweetened coffee drinks, and other sugary beverages can add tons of sugar with little to no satiety.

Try water, sparkling water, or unsweetened tea instead.

Start with one swap. Build from there.

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Diagnosed with prediabetes? Ask your doctor these 5 questions:

What do my labs actually tell us?
Could insulin resistance be contributing?
What are my treatment options?
What should I focus on first?
How will we measure progress?

Prediabetes is a reason to act not to panic.

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Therapeutic carbohydrate reduction (TCR) now has a peer-reviewed implementation guideline.

Published today in the Journal of Metabolic Health (JMH)!

https://t.co/fcBPYApdnk

Developed to help address the growing epidemic of metabolic dysfunction.

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What is metabolic health?

It's more than your weight or blood sugar.

It's a report card of multiple biomakers that tell how well your body regulates and uses energy, including how it handles glucose, insulin, and fat.

One number can't tell the whole story.

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@3dogsallright Thanks for engaging. To clarify, we’re the American Diabetes Society, a newer org with a different mission & approach than the ADA. We offer alternative solutions for people who haven’t found success with traditional guidance. We’re glad you’re part of the conversation:)

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We're often asked: Can you reverse insulin resistance?

The short answer: Yes.

You don't have to wait until your blood sugar is high to start caring about metabolic health.