Is lower always better when it comes to A1c? Maybe…but maybe not. Recommendations are changing, and there are lots of other factors to consider for your target range including age, hypoglycemia risk, life circumstances, and other health conditions you may have.
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We love insulin pumps, but sometimes they can get in the way of doing cool things like scuba diving, playing for hours at the beach, or nightclubbing in a skintight dress. Dr. Edelman explains the world-famous regimen he created to safely untether yourself from your pump when the mood hits.
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Do you know how to set and test your basal rate? Dr. E shares a case study from one of his patients who could have easily had the wrong medication adjustment if his basal insulin hadn’t been addressed and corrected.
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A thick and saucy rhubarb filling is baked until bubbly and topped with a buttery almond flour crumble. Serve it warm straight from the oven with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Shishito peppers are native to Japan and are generally mild. They make a showstopping green sauce that pairs well with grilled ribeyes, a treat for anyone lucky enough to share it with you.
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Egg salad is a perfect dish to bring to a summer potluck or pack for a picnic. Pickles, dill and celery add a little crunch and zing to this easy, creamy recipe that can be made into a low-carb wrap or eaten straight from the bowl.
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Snacking sometimes gets a bad rap, but it can have an important dietary purpose and doesn’t have to be seen as “cheating”. Dietitian Adriana Valencia shares a few examples of foods you can snack on that won’t negatively impact your diabetes management.
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Foot problems are a common concern for many people living with diabetes, but they’re not inevitable. Dr. Ingrid Kruse offers tips on how to prevent and treat diabetic neuropathy, and she shares the single most important screening tool for avoiding serious foot issues.
read more →If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, it still fell. And it’s the same thing with a CGM alert. If your upper alert is set too high and you’re never notified, you still have high blood sugars. See how Dr. Edelman helped this patient get past his alarm aversion.
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As the first person with type 1 diabetes to win the Contender Division of the California State Spikeball Championship, recent college grad John Brown had to learn how to keep his blood sugars in an optimal range without his insulin pump during 10-hour long competitive tournaments.
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