Dr. E’s patient Dale has a very common (but misguided) fear that he’ll go low if he takes his insulin before eating. As a result, his blood sugar goes high after breakfast and stays high a good portion of the day. An eye-opening insulin timing study may be the only thing to help Dale trust the process.
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For years and years (and years), the “red suitcase” was the main glucagon rescue kit most people with type 1 diabetes had stashed somewhere in case of emergency. Thankfully, we now have two newer glucagon options that are much easier to administer. Drs. E+P explain how to use each one, and they discuss the research and off-label mini-dose glucagon experiments people are conducting that may be a mirror into the future.
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Up until now, it’s been difficult for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or those not on inulin, to get CGM covered by insurance. Thanks to the FDA’s recent approval of Dexcom Stelo – a CGM that can be purchased over-the-counter without a prescription – people with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin will now be able to benefit from invaluable CGM technology.
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A groundbreaking research program in North Carolina is screening newborns for a variety of conditions, including T1D. This unique program uses advanced genetic testing, and scientists there are hoping to use DNA research to predict more accurately who may develop T1D based on genetics.
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Carbohydrate intake is important in managing diabetes, and determining the right amount for you can be challenging. There’s no formula or blanket recommendation, but Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones, founders of the nutritional counseling site Diabetes Digital, help tackle this common question.
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With Novo Nordisk’s weekly basal insulin submission getting close to a decision by the FDA, this ground-breaking insulin therapy could pave the way for a significantly reduced diabetes management burden for millions of people with type 2 diabetes.
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This recipe delivers classic carrot cake flavor and has a nice moist texture with a whipped, ginger cream cheese frosting. Low-carb and gluten-free with a dairy-free frosting option, it’s a special treat that everyone can enjoy.
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This comfort food classic is slow cooked in a tasty broth until the meat is fall-apart tender. Veggies and savory seasoning make it a perfect fix-it-and-forget-it meal.
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Menemen is a colorful and flavorful traditional Turkish meal consisting of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and a subtle hint of spice. This one-pan dish comes together quickly and can be served for breakfast, brunch or dinner.
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The newer injectable type 2 diabetes medications can help lower glucose levels and A1c, improve overall diabetes management, and promote weight loss. However, it’s important to make nutritional adjustments while on these medications in order to have long-term success.
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