Two classes of medications have drastically changed the way healthcare providers treat type 2 diabetes, and these medicines have tremendous advantages beyond blood sugar control.
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The FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM has been a recipe for success for Chef Robert Lewis, aka the Happy Diabetic Chef. Now that he can check his blood sugars with the swipe of his phone, he’s in love with the ease it brings to his life and his kitchen, and his diabetes management.
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The vast majority of people taking statins won’t experience any side effects at all, but a minority of folks can have them. If you think your statin may be causing muscle aches, there are options you can discuss with your doctor.
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Knowing what your blood sugar is doing all the time is an empowering piece of information that can give you peace of mind, improve your quality of life, and positively impact your daily activities and overall diabetes management. Robert Cudlip shares his experience after a year using the Dexcom CGM.
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Turkey piccata is less famous than the more traditional version made with chicken, but turkey is a wonderful mild, lean protein option that absorbs the lemony, buttery flavors of this dish that’s topped with tangy capers and fresh parsley.
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Few side dishes are easier to add to a festive table than oven roasted veggies. Pick your favorites and mix and match – these tender, golden brown goodies will complement your other dishes with a pop of color and a warm, earthy flavor.
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It’s a decadent treat with WAY less guilt. Your new three favorite words will be pumpkin, crumble, and cheesecake! All we can say is YUM!
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A new study identified that over half of U.S. adults living with diabetes consumed less than the recommended amount of protein, which may negatively impact glucose goals.
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Rapid-acting insulins can be a great addition to your diabetes regimen to increase your time in range, but how do you incorporate them? Dr. E and Dr. P tackled everything you need to know.
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If you’ve sworn off pizza because it wrecks your blood sugars, don’t delete Domino’s from your dinner rotation just yet. Dr. E and Dr. P tried two different ways to stay in range after eating three pieces of pepperoni pie, and the results may surprise you. Dr. P used a predetermined bolus calculation with graphs and charts and Dr. E went with a WAG (Wild Ass Guess). How’d they do?
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