Danica Collins is a diabetes health and wellness coach, and she has lived with type 1 diabetes herself for over 17 years. Here she shares how and why she uses inhaled insulin Afrezza in her daily diabetes management.
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Infusing water with fruit and herbs is a simple way to add some zing to your daily water intake. Stay hydrated and refreshed all day long with this easy spring strawberry mint combo.
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This colorful app is our lower-carb take on the popular crescent roll pizza. It has a cream cheese “sauce” and is loaded with fresh veggies for a perfect finger food for pot lucks, parties, or brunch.
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Few things are easier than a sheet pan supper. Chop and drop some earthy veggies and seasoned tofu cubes onto a pan and roast until they have a slight char, then drizzle with a zesty herby green sauce.
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Statins are widely known in the diabetes world because they help lower cholesterol – a key aspect of diabetes management. But there’s a lesser-known medication called PCSK9 inhibitors that can work with (or in replacement of) a statin if another option is needed.
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Medicare made a big move recently and expanded CGM access for people with type 2 diabetes on insulin, or people with non-insulin treated diabetes who have a history of certain types of hypoglycemic events.
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Dr. E’s patient has consistently flat blood sugars overnight, but they spike every morning on her way to work, and she never recovers all day. Her only breakfast? A harmless green tea from Starbucks. So what gives?
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TCOYD’s newest intern was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age, but his diagnosis ultimately gave him the foundation and passion to pursue a career in healthcare in order to help others living with the condition.
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If you’re on insulin or a sulfonylurea, you know that low blood sugar can come on fast and sometimes without a lot of warning. Having a treatment plan in place that involves ready-to-use glucagon is essential.
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There are a ton of supplements on the market that claim to help with diabetes management, but supplements aren’t regulated by the FDA. If you’re taking a supplement or vitamin, it’s important to know what you’re taking and why, as well as the most effective dosage.
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