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How to Lead a More Joy-Filled Life: 5 Tips for Women* Living with Diabetes

By TCOYD on April 18, 2023   /   Emotional Health, Personal Essay, Type 1   /   1 Comment
How to Lead a More Joy Filled Life

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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Counting Carbs Is a Crapshoot!

By TCOYD on March 31, 2023   /   A Dose of Dr. E, Carb Counting, Diet & Nutrition, Video   /   19 Comments
Counting Carbs Is a Crapshoot

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 the Diabetic on Why She Uses Afrezza® Inhaled Insulin

By TCOYD on March 27, 2023   /   Afrezza, Fast-Acting Insulin, Inhaled Insulin, Insulin, Type 1   /   Leave a comment
Danica Collins - Danica the Diabetic

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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Strawberry Mint Sparkling Spring Water

By TCOYD on March 22, 2023   /   Drinks, Recipes   /   Leave a comment
spring water recipe

Infusing water with fruit and herbs is a simple way to add some zing to your daily water intake. Stay hydrated and refreshed all day long with this easy spring strawberry mint combo.

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Creamy Veggie Appetizer Pizza

By TCOYD on March 21, 2023   /   Appetizer, Pizza, Recipes   /   1 Comment
Appetizer Veggie Pizza

This colorful app is our lower-carb take on the popular crescent roll pizza. It has a cream cheese “sauce” and is loaded with fresh veggies for a perfect finger food for pot lucks, parties, or brunch.

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Earth Day Love Sheet Pan Supper

By TCOYD on March 21, 2023   /   Entrees, Recipes, Vegetarian   /   Leave a comment
Earth Day Sheet Pan Supper

Few things are easier than a sheet pan supper. Chop and drop some earthy veggies and seasoned tofu cubes onto a pan and roast until they have a slight char, then drizzle with a zesty herby green sauce.

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PCKS9 Inhibitors: Another Tool for High Cholesterol When Statins Aren’t Cutting It

By Scarlett Decamps, MD on March 21, 2023   /   Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Heart Disease Prevention   /   Leave a comment
PCSK9 Inhibitors

Statins are widely known in the diabetes world because they help lower cholesterol – a key aspect of diabetes management. But there’s a lesser-known medication called PCSK9 inhibitors that can work with (or in replacement of) a statin if another option is needed.

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Medicare Expands CGM Coverage for People with Type 2 Diabetes

By TCOYD on March 21, 2023   /   CGM, Dexcom, Freestyle Libre, Medtronic, Type 2   /   1 Comment
Medicare Expands T2D CGM Coverage

Medicare made a big move recently and expanded CGM access for people with type 2 diabetes on insulin, or people with non-insulin treated diabetes who have a history of certain types of hypoglycemic events.

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Case Study: The Mystery of the Matcha Latte Meltdown

By Steve Edelman, MD on March 16, 2023   /   Case Studies, CGM Alerts, Hyperglycemia   /   3 Comments
Dr. E's Case Study

Dr. E’s patient has consistently flat blood sugars overnight, but they spike every morning on her way to work, and she never recovers all day. Her only breakfast? A harmless green tea from Starbucks. So what gives?

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From Fear to Focus: How T1D Shaped My Future

By Aaron Albanez on March 15, 2023   /   Personal Essay, Type 1   /   5 Comments
TCOYD Intern Aaron Albanez

TCOYD’s newest intern was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age, but his diagnosis ultimately gave him the foundation and passion to pursue a career in healthcare in order to help others living with the condition.

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