Get Aware and Leave the Guesswork Behind
What is glucose?
Glucose is sugar that circulates in your blood, serving as the primary fuel source for your body’s cells. It powers everything from your brain’s thought processes to your muscles’ movements during daily activities.1
Why should I care about glucose?
Your body is a finely tuned machine, and glucose is its fuel. Your body relies on stable glucose levels to function optimally. From providing energy for your cells to supporting vital organ function, glucose plays a critical role in your overall health and well-being.
What impacts glucose levels?
From your morning bagel to your nightly Zs, lifestyle factors that can affect your glucose include food, exercise, sleep, stress, medication, dehydration and hormonal changes.
Who needs to know about glucose?
Everyone! And for people with diabetes and prediabetes, understanding glucose is especially important in the quest to own your health.
Fast Facts
20% of people with Type 2 diabetes* and 80% of those with prediabetes are undiagnosed, meaning they don’t even know they need to pay attention to their glucose levels.2
Did you know?
A staggering one-third of the U.S. population has diabetes or prediabetes.2
If left untreated, diabetes can lead to serious health issues including life threatening complications.4
Stable glucose levels are essential for diabetes management,5 yet only 10% of people with Type 2 diabetes* or prediabetes say they understand the factors that cause changes in their glucose “extremely well.”3
Meet Your Glucose Guru
You know her from Parks and Recreation, Good Girls and Hit Man, but Retta’s here now to school you on all things glucose.
Watch these clips to close the glucose knowledge gap and share on social to help inform others.
GET TRACKING WITH A GLUCOSE BIOSENSOR
AND REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR HEALTH
A glucose biosensor is worn on the back of the upper arm. It is designed to provide users† with powerful, personalized glucose insights sent directly to your smartphone‡, revealing how food, exercise and sleep can affect glucose – all without painful fingersticks.
Spike Detection
Lets you know when meaningful glucose spikes happen, so you can adjust your habits.
Powerful Insights
Personalized insights reveal the steps you can take to build momentum toward giant leaps forward in glucose wellness.
In-App Learning
Make confident choices and build healthier habits with expert curated information, practical tips, and inspiring guidance.
Meal and Activity Logging
Track meals and exercise right to reveal how your body responds to certain foods and activities.
Connect to Other Health Apps
Integrate exercise and sleep data from your favorite health tracking apps.
Learn more about how glucose biosensors can help you easily track your glucose and empower a healthier you.
Learn More About Retta’s Journey To Become Glucose Aware
EXCLUSIVE: Retta recalls being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes
Visit beyondtype2.org
Get Resources
Don’t stop now—keeping your glucose knowledge momentum going! Head over to Beyond Type 2 for resources that keep you on top of your glucose health game.