Most people who have lived with diabetes for awhile know how important it is to have your A1c checked routinely, but there are several other “regularly scheduled maintenance” checkups Dr. Edelman recommends to help protect you against complications down the road.
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Learning how to be mindful can take some practice, and it can be especially difficult to pay attention to experiences in the present moment when you are busy doing everything necessary to manage your diabetes. Even though it may not be easy, mindfulness can be a valuable tool you can use to help you manage difficult diabetes-related emotions.
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A ton of research is being done in the field of glucose management during and after exercise, and we asked two top researchers who are also athletes living with type 1, to provide insights into their work and to share their personal training regimens.
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Mark your calendar for TCOYD’s 2nd annual weekend-long conference & retreat…ONE!
Join Dr. Steve Edelman and his amazing team of type 1 doctors, endocrinologists, and diabetes specialists for a full weekend retreat at the picturesque Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego, August 17-19th, 2018. Join us!
The MiniMed 670G from Medtronic is an insulin pump coupled with a glucose sensor. I decided to try it partially out of professional interest and partially out of personal interest, as my blood glucose control hasn’t been the greatest the past couple of years. Since I started using 670G, my overall blood glucose control is better, but I have to keep reminding myself of this non-consequential fact, because every day I find things about this system that I don’t particularly like.
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She helped start it all with one local conference in 1995, and pioneered our growth to hundreds of conferences over the last 23 years. Now TCOYD’s Co-Founder Sandra Bourdette is starting a new chapter, but will always be our ultimate guide.
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Should you give yourself more or less insulin if you’re sick? What if you can’t hold anything down at all? Are “sick day rules” different for people with type 1 than type 2? Dr. Edelman explains what to do when you have the flu.
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This version of chicken cacciatore is low in carb, high in flavor, easy to make and kid-approved! Bursting with healthy ingredients, it’s perfect for any time of year.
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Recently approved by the FDA, Ozempic sets itself apart from other once-weekly GLP-1 RAs for type 2 diabetes by demonstrating the quickest and greatest effect in reducing blood glucose and body weight in studies. Is it right for you?
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Parenting a child with type 1 diabetes is a lot of things, but easy ain’t always one of ‘em. T1D Mom Audrey Farley shares advice on navigating the bumpy terrain.
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