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PCKS9 Inhibitors: Another Tool for High Cholesterol When Statins Aren’t Cutting It

By Scarlett Decamps, MD on March 21, 2023   /   Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Heart Disease Prevention   /   Leave a comment
PCSK9 Inhibitors

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 Expands CGM Coverage for People with Type 2 Diabetes

By TCOYD on March 21, 2023   /   CGM, Dexcom, Freestyle Libre, Medtronic, Type 2   /   1 Comment
Medicare Expands T2D CGM Coverage

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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Case Study: The Mystery of the Matcha Latte Meltdown

By Steve Edelman, MD on March 16, 2023   /   Case Studies, CGM Alerts, Hyperglycemia   /   3 Comments
Dr. E's Case Study

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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From Fear to Focus: How T1D Shaped My Future

By Aaron Albanez on March 15, 2023   /   Personal Essay, Type 1   /   5 Comments
TCOYD Intern Aaron Albanez

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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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Treatment Plan

By TCOYD on March 3, 2023   /   Glucagon, Hypoglycemia   /   3 Comments

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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