The theme for Diabetes Awareness Month 2024 is well-being, and we’re all about it. CDCES Amy Wolk, who has lived with diabetes for over 50 years, knows a thing or two about living well with the condition. She shares six ways she stays positive about living in the now while being hopeful for improvements in diabetes management.
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Crème brûlée is a classic dessert that typically consists of vanilla baked custard with a caramelized sugar crust. This recipe uses real pumpkin for a fall twist, and the only thing better than getting to torch it is cracking open that first bite.
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Turn leftover turkey into a delicious encore meal with this low-carb turkey pot pie. The fathead dough crust uses two types of cheese to elevate the comfort food factor without adding extra carbs.
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Nothing is easier than dropping chopped veggies in a pan and letting the oven do the work.
Roasting caramelizes the natural sugars in food, bringing out a more rich, concentrated flavor. Roasted rutabagas are a tasty, lower-carb potato substitute that have an earthy sweetness and peppery tang.
If you have type 2 diabetes, it’s time to get PUMPED! Insulin pumps are becoming more available for people with T2D, and it’s about time. Never worn a pump before? No problem…Drs. E+P explain how they work, key features, basal and bolus options, current pumps on the market, and a new pump designed for the type 2 community that’s coming soon.
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History has been just been made! The first-ever year-long CGM sensor was recently approved by the FDA. The Eversense 365 is an implantable CGM that’s cleared for use in people 18 years and older with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It offers several unique benefits including on-body vibration alerts and a removable transmitter.
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Goldie is a 54-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes who has been on the hunt for an insulin pump to help with her very specific needs. The first one she tried was too hot…wait, that’s another story! Read on to see how Goldie found the best pump for her diabetes goals and active lifestyle.
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The Dexcom Stelo CGM was FDA-approved in March for adults with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin, and it’s now available for purchase without a prescription. Stelo sends continuous blood sugar readings to a smartphone 24/7, revealing how food, exercise, and sleep can affect your blood glucose. It’s an empowering tool to help people with T2D better understand how glucose affects their health.
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Diabetes and cancer may have a greater association than we previously knew. The connection between type 2 diabetes in particular and certain types of cancer may be due to shared risk factors, but news from a recent study showed that GLP-1 medications may help lower risk for certain types of cancer when compared to insulin.
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Do you know what the record is for the most CGM sensors launched in the same year by the same company? We don’t either, but Abbott is sure to be in the running. Their latest sensor – the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus which can integrate with AID systems – is now available with a prescription.
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