Dr. E’s patient Ashley is doing well with her diabetes management, but she’s not quite where she want to be with her A1c, standard deviation, and time in range. Her main issues are insulin resistance and post-meal spikes, so Dr. E came up with a game plan to help her reach her goals.
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As we near the end of 2023, Drs. E+P would like to thank you for being part of the TCOYD community and helping in our mission to educate, motivate, and empower people with diabetes around the world. Your support has improved the lives of millions of people, including many who don’t have regular access to diabetes education and resources. With your help, we’ve reached over 10 million people from 50 states and over 200 countries this year, and we plan to reach even more people in 2024.
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A little bit of prevention can go a long way in reducing fall risk, and taking precaution is especially important for people with diabetes who have peripheral neuropathy. Dr. E’s physical therapist Reece Jensen offers important tips on how to be proactive in improving your safety and overall health.
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Unexpected guests announce a last-minute drop-in? Whip up this 5-ingredient fudge that cooks in the microwave. Easily customizable with your favorite add-ins, it’s a full fudge delight.
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This rich and tender pork belly roast with garlic, herb, and fennel has a delicious crisp crust and beautiful presentation that makes for the ultimate holiday entrée that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.
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This green bean casserole uses a homemade version of cream of mushroom soup and an unexpected low-carb ingredient to replace traditional fried onions…pork rinds! Mmmm.
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Navigating life as a military spouse can be stressful enough, but when you throw in managing type 1, moving, and starting on a new pump, it can be almost too much to bear. Switching to mail order diabetes supplies made a big difference for this T1D’s quality of diabetes life.
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How often do you celebrate your wins with diabetes? Have you ever? Take a moment and pat yourself on the back for all the things you manage on a daily basis. Woke up with a decent blood sugar? Nailed a bolus? Took a walk around the block instead of watching Seinfeld? Drs. E+P remind us how important it is to celebrate our victories, big and small.
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Recently released data from Tzield’s PROTECT study showed that Tzield significantly slowed the decline of C-peptide levels in children and adolescents with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. Further data showed that study participants on Tzield required numerically fewer insulin units and had numerically higher time in range compared to those on placebo.
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Screening for type 1 diabetes is important for people with a family history of the condition, but anyone at any age (and with no family history) can develop type 1 at any time. Screening can detect risk factors long before symptoms develop, offering people valuable time to become educated about the condition and treatment therapies.
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