If you have diabetes, should you automatically be on a statin, even if your LDL is in range? Dr. Edelman tackles this often controversial question.
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This beautiful pie alternative is just as impressive and delicious as a traditional apple pie, with a thin layer of cinnamon-dusted apples snuggled into a buttery, flaky crust.
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Brian Ballard is a diabetes unicorn – he’s a Medicare health insurance expert who’s also lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly 50 years. Brian breaks down the new changes coming to Medicare Part D and explains how they will affect people with diabetes.
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Know Diabetes by Heart and TCOYD held a very important and informative Facebook Live with Know Diabetes By Heart ambassadors Jacqueline Alikhaani and Hyvelle Ferguson, who shared their personal stories dealing with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Dr. Edelman brings us along on his eye appointment with Retina Specialist Dr. Nikolas London, who shares the best ways to prevent the onset and progression of diabetic eye disease. They take us into the exam room to explain the process of getting an eye injection (yes, a little scary but no, not painful) for Dr. Edelman’s routine treatment.
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Are your blood sugars unexplainably high in the early morning hours? If you’re a teen or young adult with diabetes, it could be the dawn phenomenon.
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One of the biggest fears people with diabetes have is the possibility of potential vision loss. Ophthalmologist Dr. Blake Cooper shares three important ways you can lower your risk of eye disease, and he explains the latest treatment options if complications do develop.
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With recent news about SGLT2s and GLP-1 RAs helping to protect against heart disease in addition to their primary purpose of lowering blood sugars, Dr. Edelman addresses the question of whether it’s safe to take them together, and if they can also cause hypoglycemia.
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If your child has type 2 or you’re concerned it could develop, dietitian and diabetes educator Janice Baker offers helpful advice and practical suggestions on how you can support your kids while helping to guide them into a healthier lifestyle.
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Brian Ballard has been involved with diabetes education and advocacy for over 30 years, finding a unique way to blend his passion for magic with his knowledge of diabetes management. He’s gone above and beyond supporting the mission of TCOYD and we’re proud to feature him as our first TCOYD Champion.
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