Are you a rule follower or are you a rebel when it comes to injections? Do you faithfully use alcohol wipes, or do you casually stick yourself through your shirt? Drs. E+P share which injection rules are okay to break, and which ones to follow. They discuss proper technique, needle size, lipohypertrophy, and a unique methodology Dr. E invented himself that’s now on Wikipedia!
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Insulin affordability has been a critical issue for many people with diabetes for years, but the three largest insulin manufacturers in the U.S. recently reduced insulin prices.
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Dr. E’s 84-year-old patient has had type 2 diabetes for 30 years and has been doing great on oral meds and basal insulin. At his last appointment though, his A1c was mysteriously high. How did Dr. E solve the problem?
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This dense, buttery pound cake is filled with sweet blueberries, sprinkled with walnuts, and lightly flavored with a hint of vanilla. A lower carb twist to a classic, it’s a delicious treat morning, noon or night.
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Thin strips of prosciutto are used to form an Italian ham basket that holds a creamy, cheesy egg filling with slivers of spinach and dots of red pepper. Add your favorite fixins for a great make-ahead meal or on-the-go snack.
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One bite of this delicious pie and you’ll be transported to your favorite tropical island. The coconut flour crust is topped with creamy custard and finished with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes. Coconut lovers unite!
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Call it what you may – roughage, bulk, nature’s laxative- fiber comes in many forms and serves a lot of important health purposes. RD Janice Baker breaks down the different types of fiber and explains how fiber-rich foods keep our digestive system on track.
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After going through a difficult time adjusting to a type 1 diagnosis, physician Kimberly Jackson-Bekemeier discovered the power of a supportive wellness community that shifted her perspective. She was so inspired she became a life coach, and now helps others find joy while living with a chronic disease.
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Even with 75 combined years of living with diabetes, counting carbs is still a crapshoot for Drs. E+P. We proved it in this latest food challenge, as they tried to guess calories and carb counts for six popular meals. If you’ve ever been discouraged trying to count carbs (and who hasn’t!) this video is for you!
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Danica Collins is a diabetes health and wellness coach, and she has lived with type 1 diabetes herself for over 17 years. Here she shares how and why she uses inhaled insulin Afrezza in her daily diabetes management.
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