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Curry Cauliflower Soup

By Jennifer Shun on February 9, 2021 / Recipes, Soups and Stews / 2 Comments

Cauliflower and onion are the stars of the show, with curry, turmeric and garlic playing important supporting roles in this simple but heart-warming soup.

Diabetes & the COVID-19 Vaccine: We Got Ours and Our Bromance is BACK!

By Steve Edelman, MD on January 20, 2021 / A Dose of Dr. E, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Edelman Report, Video / 66 Comments

We couldn’t wait until the COVID-19 vaccines arrived, but now that they are here, we have questions. Are they safe? Will they affect people with diabetes differently? Can you be a carrier for COVID-19 even after you get vaccinated? Dr. E. and Dr. P. answer the most commonly asked questions about the current U.S. options from Moderna and Pfizer.

The Goofus and Gallant of Diabetes

By Steve Edelman, MD on January 15, 2021 / A1c, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar Control, CGM, Cholesterol, Diabetes Management, Medications, Type 1, Type 2 / 11 Comments

Who do you relate to more when it comes to diabetes management? An angel who follows the recommended guidelines (Jeremy/Gallant), or a stubborn hellion easily influenced by temptation (Steve/Goofus)? Check out some of these scenarios from Dr. E. and see if you are who you think you are.

2020 Blooper Reel!

By TCOYD on January 15, 2021 / Humor, Video, Virtual Events / Leave a comment

In many ways 2020 was one big blooper overall, but Steve and Jeremy made it fun creating skits for our virtual events. See what didn’t make the cut in our never-before-seen blooper reel!

What We’ve Learned about COVID-19 in T1D

By Justin Gregory, MD on January 15, 2021 / Coronavirus/COVID-19, Research Study, Type 1 / 13 Comments

A top-notch medical team led by endocrinologist Dr. Justin Gregory, and with our own Drs. Pettus and Boeder, wanted to know how people with T1D infected with COVID-19 did in terms of complications and hospitalizations compared to people with type 2 diabetes or no diabetes at all.

Thanks for Humoring Me

By David Greene, PhD on January 15, 2021 / A1c, Humor, Research Study / 1 Comment

Researchers from the University of Northern Colorado studied the relationship between humor and diabetes and whether or not it can affect A1c. Spoiler alert: their study provides a legit excuse to binge-watch your favorite funny guilty pleasures – for your health.