by St. Joseph Medical | Mar 9, 2026 | Diabetic Advice, Taking Care of Yourself
Approximately 38 million Americans are currently living with diabetes, yet nearly 20% of them don’t even know they have it. This gap in diagnosis often stems from the subtle, creeping nature of glucose fluctuations that mask themselves as everyday fatigue or...
by St. Joseph Medical | Mar 6, 2026 | Diabetic Advice, Tips & Tricks
Research suggests that roughly 50 percent of people living with diabetes experience the dawn phenomenon, a natural surge in blood sugar that occurs before you even open your eyes. This spike happens because your body releases hormones like cortisol and growth hormone...
by St. Joseph Medical | Mar 4, 2026 | Diabetic Advice, Tips & Tricks
Approximately 80% of people living with type 2 diabetes report that emotional stress is the primary factor that disrupts their glucose management. You have likely felt this yourself. You eat a perfectly balanced meal, take your medication on time, and yet your monitor...
by St. Joseph Medical | Mar 2, 2026 | Diabetic Advice, Tips & Tricks
One night of poor sleep can increase insulin resistance by up to 33%. That is a staggering number for anyone managing their blood glucose. You might spend hours counting carbs and monitoring your steps, but if your sleep schedule is a chaotic mess, you are fighting a...
by St. Joseph Medical | Feb 27, 2026 | Diabetic Advice, Tools and Devices
Roughly 80% of people living with type 1 diabetes fail to meet their target A1C levels using traditional fingerstick monitoring alone. It is a frustrating reality. You prick your finger, see a number, and wonder what happened in the three hours since your last check....
