Diabetes Management
Discuss your symptoms, blood sugar, treatment plan, and ongoing care.
Virtual diabetes care
Diabetes care from home, with a licensed clinician.
Get help managing diabetes, understanding your A1C and blood sugar, reviewing medications, and figuring out your next step, all from wherever you are.
Virtual care • Licensed healthcare professionals • Secure & private
Your care, your way
Virtual clinician visit
Ongoing diabetes support
Medication questions
Lab & A1C review
Care with Lyla
How Lyla can help with diabetes
Connect with a licensed healthcare professional who can review your situation and help determine appropriate next steps.
A1C & Lab Results
Understand your results and discuss appropriate next steps with a clinician.
Medication Questions
Discuss your current medications, treatment options, and eligible refill requests.
Blood Sugar Concerns
Talk through concerns about blood sugar levels and determine appropriate next steps.
Ongoing Care
Get convenient virtual support without needing an in-person visit.
Licensed healthcare professionals
Virtual care
Secure & private
Convenient from home
How it works
Getting diabetes care is simple
- 01
Tell us what you need
Share your concerns, symptoms, medications, blood sugar information, or recent lab results.
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Connect with care
A licensed healthcare professional reviews your situation and discusses appropriate next steps.
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Get a plan and ongoing support
Leave with clear next steps and follow up virtually as your care needs change.
AI helps you get started. Clinicians provide your care. You stay in control.
AI guidance is informational and does not diagnose diabetes or replace a licensed healthcare professional.
Healthcare designed around your life.
Convenient
Care without the waiting room.
Accessible
Connect with care from wherever you are.
Personalized
Your care should reflect your health and your needs.
Human
Technology makes healthcare easier. People make it better.
Connected
Keep your care and health information organized in one place.
The basics
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body uses glucose, also called blood sugar. Glucose is an important source of energy, and insulin helps move glucose from your bloodstream into your cells.
With diabetes, the body may not make enough insulin, may not use insulin effectively, or both. As a result, blood sugar can become too high.
Diabetes is manageable, but treatment and monitoring are important to reduce the risk of complications.
Reviewed by a licensed clinician
Understanding the different types of diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. People with type 1 diabetes need insulin to manage blood sugar.
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It occurs when the body doesn’t use insulin effectively and, over time, may not make enough insulin to keep blood sugar in a healthy range.
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy. It usually requires screening during pregnancy and may require changes in nutrition, activity, monitoring, or medication.
Signs to know
Common symptoms of diabetes
Some people with diabetes have noticeable symptoms, while others, especially people with type 2 diabetes, may have few or no symptoms for a long time.
Symptoms aren’t a diagnosis. If you are concerned about your blood sugar, a healthcare professional can help determine whether testing is appropriate.
- 01Frequent urination
- 02Increased thirst
- 03Increased hunger
- 04Unexplained weight loss
- 05Fatigue
- 06Blurry vision
- 07Slow-healing cuts or wounds
- 08Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
- 09Frequent infections
Causes & risk
Why does diabetes happen?
Type 1
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition. The immune system mistakenly attacks insulin producing cells in the pancreas.
Type 2
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin and, over time, the pancreas may not produce enough insulin to keep blood sugar within a healthy range.
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes can include:
Prediabetes
Family history
Overweight or obesity
Physical inactivity
Age
A history of gestational diabetes
Having a risk factor does not mean that someone will develop diabetes.
Testing
How is diabetes diagnosed?
Diabetes is diagnosed using blood tests. A healthcare professional can determine which test is appropriate based on your situation.
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A1C
Measures average blood sugar levels over approximately the previous 2–3 months.
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Fasting blood glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting.
03
Oral glucose tolerance test
Measures how your body responds to glucose after drinking a glucose-containing beverage.
Your clinician can explain which test is appropriate and what your results mean.
Talk to a ClinicianTreatment
How is diabetes treated?
Treatment depends on the type of diabetes, your health history, blood sugar levels, medications, and individual goals.
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Nutrition & Lifestyle
Healthy eating patterns and regular physical activity can play an important role in blood sugar management.
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Blood Sugar Monitoring
Some people may monitor blood sugar using a glucose meter or continuous glucose monitor (CGM), depending on their treatment plan.
03
Medication
Depending on the type and severity of diabetes, treatment may include oral or injectable medications, including insulin.
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Ongoing Medical Care
Regular follow-up helps monitor blood sugar, medications, and other factors that can affect your health.
Treatment plans are individualized. Do not start, stop, or change diabetes medication without speaking with a healthcare professional.
Everyday care
Managing diabetes is an ongoing process.
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Know your numbers
Understand your blood sugar and A1C results.
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Take medications as prescribed
Follow the treatment plan developed with your healthcare team.
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Build sustainable habits
Nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management can all play a role.
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Keep up with follow-up care
Regular appointments help your care team monitor your health and adjust your treatment when needed.
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Ask questions
Diabetes management is easier when you understand your treatment plan.
When diabetes symptoms need urgent attention
Some diabetes related symptoms can require urgent or emergency medical attention. If you have severe symptoms such as confusion, loss of consciousness, severe difficulty breathing, or other signs of a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
For urgent or emergency symptoms, do not wait for a virtual appointment.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions about diabetes
Take the next step in your health.
Whether you’re managing diabetes today or trying to understand your blood sugar, Lyla can help you find the right next step.
Care starts with a conversation.
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