If you’re ready to increase your physical activity but you aren’t sure where to start, fitness instructor and body positive activist Jeanette DePatie walks you through a few simple steps to set you on a path to success.
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Dr. E’s patient Jasmine has such a fear of hypoglycemia that she won’t bolus for her meals. Dr. E. came up with a strategy to utilize her hybrid closed-loop system to help her address her hypoglycemia fears.
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2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year in diabetes care! From smart MDI systems to medications that pull triple duty, the future is looking smarter—and less invasive.
Here are several key advancements we expect to see in 2025.
As people with type 1 diabetes live longer (yes, it’s happening!), it’s important to keep doing things that make you feel alive. Author Judith Jones Ambrosini offers an inspiring take on how to live a vibrant life with T1D at any age.
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Studies show that plant-based eating can have a positive effect on your A1c, cholesterol, body weight, and heart health. Learn more about the benefits for people with diabetes, and get tips on how to incorporate plant-based foods into your daily life.
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Dr. E’s 85-year-old patient José came to his last endo appointment with a stellar CGM report. Jose’s download stated that his time in range was 78%, his average glucose was 146 mg/dL, and his estimated A1c was 6.8% without any low blood sugars. But a very important data point was missing from the CGM report’s overview, providing an important reminder for both patients and providers.
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You probably know that diabetes can affect your vision, but do you know why? If you have too much sugar in your bloodstream, over time it can damage the blood vessels in your eyes. But with regular checkups, good blood sugar control, and other tips we’ll discuss in this article, you can prevent or delay the complications of diabetic eye disease.
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If you were recently screened for type 1 diabetes or you’re planning to be tested in the future, new guidelines are now available with information on how to interpret your results and what to do if you test positive.
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When diabetes lives with you day-to-day like a stage five clinger, it can be easy to feel like advancements in care aren’t happening at a fast enough pace. But we’re here to tell you, things are happening! Here’s a short list of some of the progress we saw in 2024, including new pumps, new CGMs, and exciting research studies with promising results.
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These merry and bright cranberry crumb bars feature a low-carb almond flour shortbread crust, a tart cranberry filling, and a crumbly walnut topping with sugar-free dark chocolate chips.
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