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Why Mounjaro Is My New Miracle Drug

By Keri Leone, MS, RD, CDCES on July 24, 2023   /   GLP-1 RA, GLP-1/GIP, Personal Essay, Type 2, Weight Loss   /   5 Comments
Mounjaro Essay

For one of Dr. Edelman’s patients, Mounjaro was a life-changing medication that helped address several health challenges she struggled with for years. She shares her journey taking Mounjaro for the last six months, and explains why it’s been her “miracle drug”.

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A Punk Rock Star’s Advice to T1Ds…Go Forth and Slay!

By TCOYD on July 24, 2023   /   Profile, Type 1   /   5 Comments
Punk Rock Star and T1D Poli van Dam

Punk Rock Star Poli van Dam gets real about life with T1D both on and off the stage, and she shares how diabetes fuels her to help others.

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Not on a Pump…What the Heck?!? You Can Have Great Success on an MDI Regimen!

By Steve Edelman, MD on July 24, 2023   /   Case Studies, Multiple Daily Injections, Pumps   /   2 Comments
Dr. E's Case Study

One of Dr. E’s patients who had been loyal to insulin pumps for years recently switched to an MDI regimen for a little more freedom. What effect (if any) did it have on his time in range?

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The Benefits and Barriers of Insulin Pump Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes

By Dr. Preethika Ekanayake on July 24, 2023   /   Multiple Daily Injections, Pumps, Type 2   /   Leave a comment
Pumps for Type 2

Pump therapy could be a great tool for many people with type 2 diabetes who use insulin. Dr. Preethika Ekanayake recaps several studies that discuss pump therapy in T2, and who might be a good candidate.

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California Greek Salad

By Jennifer Shun on July 24, 2023   /   Entrees, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian   /   Leave a comment
California Greek Salad

This stunner of a Greek salad features roasted tomatoes alongside crisp and crunchy veggies lightly dressed and topped with briny feta cheese. A perfect recipe to make on a warm summer day.

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Michelle’s Make-Your-Own Island Loco Moco

By Michelle Day on July 24, 2023   /   Breakfast, Entrees   /   Leave a comment
Loco Moco

Cook up some aloha spirit with Michelle’s Make-Your-Own Loco Moco. Our take on this popular Hawaiian dish sneaks in some greens (just a few) and veggies (you won’t even know they’re there) while keeping the heavenly comfort food vibe intact.

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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Popsicles

By TCOYD on July 21, 2023   /   Dessert, Recipes, Snack   /   Leave a comment
Cheesecake Popsicles

These low carb popsicles are slightly sweet and slightly tart, and the blueberries add a pop of color to the creamy cheesecake base. A refreshing treat to grab and go.

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Diabetes Device Fashion Show: Stick It Here, Stick It There, Stick It (Almost) Anywhere!

By TCOYD on June 30, 2023   /   A Dose of Dr. E, CGM, Pumps   /   18 Comments
Diabetes Device Fashion Show

Straight from the fashion hotspots of Paris, Milan, and TCOYD headquarters comes the first-ever Diabetes Device Fashion Show. Dr. E makes his supermodel debut while undressing – er, unveiling – several places on the body where it’s okay to stick your diabetes device.

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My Personal Experience Trying Ozempic

By TCOYD on June 20, 2023   /   GLP-1 RA, Weight Loss   /   4 Comments
Ozempic Essay

One of Dr. Edelman’s patients with prediabetes shares her experience trying this popular drug. She touches on how it affected her diabetes, what it did to her sugar cravings, and how she dealt with side effects. You decide…is it worth the hype?

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A1c Goals: How Low Should You Go?

By Kelly Engle, MD on June 20, 2023   /   A1c, Time in Range   /   6 Comments
A1c goals: how low is too low

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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