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Dr. E’s Case Study: What’s the Secret to Managing Type 2 Diabetes for 40 Years?

By Steve Edelman, MD on November 20, 2025   /   Case Studies, DPP-4 Inhibitors, GLP-1 RA, SGLT-2 Inhibitors, Type 2   /   9 Comments
woman reading a book titled "The Secret to Managing Type 2 Diabetes"

Wayne was diagnosed in the “dark ages” of type 2 diabetes when there were only two treatment options available. His 40-year journey with T2D shows how staying curious and being proactive can turn an overwhelming diagnosis into a decades-long success story.​

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Enjoy the Holidays First, Be Diabetic Second! A Special Message from Dr. E

By TCOYD on November 20, 2025   /   Emotional Health, Stress, Support   /   3 Comments
Dr. Edelman in a Santa hat with words of encouragement for the holiday season

This time of year can feel like a full-on balancing act with extra to-do lists, heightened family dynamics, desserts begging to be eaten, and diabetes responsibilities on top of it all. Dr. E’s judgment-free message is the perfect mindset reset to enjoy the holidays without the guilt and stress.

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The Most Exciting and Impactful Advances in Diabetes in 2025!

By TCOYD on November 20, 2025   /   Diabetes Research, GLP-1 RA, Heart Disease Prevention, Stem Cells, Type 1, Type 2   /   9 Comments
2025 diabetes highlights

From stem cell and gene therapy advancements to expanded pump-sensor partnerships and new FDA medication approvals, this roundup hits the biggest diabetes breakthroughs in 2025.

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The Many Faces of Diabetes: Yes, There Are More Than Just 1 and 2!

By TCOYD on October 27, 2025   /   MODY, Prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2, Type 3   /   15 Comments

Think diabetes is just type 1 or type 2? Think again. There are over ten different types…and counting! Discover what sets each one apart, learn where you (and your pancreas) fit on the spectrum, and understand why it matters.

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How to Psych Out Your Doctor: 10 Effective Strategies to Get What You Want and Need!

By TCOYD on October 27, 2025   /   Advocacy, Doctor's Appointments   /   5 Comments
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If your doctor’s visits feel rushed or one-sided, here’s how you can flip the script and make every minute count. Dr. E spills insider secrets on how to communicate and advocate like a pro, so you leave every appointment feeling heard and helped.

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