Taking Control Of Your Diabetes®
A Nonprofit Diabetes Edutainment Organization
  • EVENTS
    • MAY 22 | Q&A Session with Endos for Type 2
    • JUNE 23 | Diabetes Forum & Reception–Diabetes Jeopardy!
    • AUG 8-10 | ONE Conference & Retreat for Adults with T1D
  • LISTEN
    • THE PODCAST – Listen Now!
    • ORIGINAL SONGS
      • ON SPOTIFY
      • ON APPLE MUSIC
      • ORIGINAL MUSIC VIDEOS
  • WATCH
    • VIDEOS of the Month
      • THE GLP-1 SHOWDOWN: Ozempic vs Mounjaro
      • SCREENING FOR TYPE 1: A Step-By-Step Guide
      • ISLET CELL THERAPY: A Cure for Type 1?
      • FOR HCPs | CGM TECHNOLOGY FOR TYPE 2: The Clinical Benefits for Your Patients
      • PAST PICKS: 2022-2024
    • VIDEO VAULT
    • ORIGINAL SONGS
    • A DOSE OF DRS. E & P
  • READ
    • Monthly NEWSLETTER
      • CURRENT ISSUE
      • 2025 EDITIONS
        • APRIL
        • MARCH
        • FEBRUARY
        • JANUARY
      • PAST ISSUES
      • Subscribe to NEWSLETTER
    • LIVING LIBRARY of Resources
    • Our RECIPES
    • FREE DOWNLOAD of TCOYD® Book
    • Downloadable INFOGRAPHICS
  • DISCOVER
    • OUR MOST Trusted Companies
    • FREE DOWNLOAD of TCOYD® Book
    • EXHIBIT With Us
  • ABOUT
    • THE MISSION
    • THE TEAM
    • THE BOARD
    • DONATE
    • OUR PARTNERS
    • CONTACT US
    • FOLLOW US On Social Media
    • OUR MOST Trusted Companies
    • 2023-2024 PROSPECTUS
    • PRIVACY POLICY
  • FOR HCPs
    • NON-ACCREDITED Education
      • DEBUNKING MYTHS: The Truth About Insulin Pumps for Type 2 Diabetes
    • CONTINUING EDUCATION Accredited Programs
      • RAPID FIRE CGM INTERPRETATION: Enduring CME for HCPs – 1.0 CEUs
  • ACCESS
  • DONATE
    • WHY GIVE to TCOYD?
    • DONATE Online
    • OTHER WAYS to Give
    • MEET Our Supporters
logo

Blog

A Dose of Dr. E: Coronavirus and Diabetes: Are We Really More at Risk?

By Steve Edelman, MD on March 17, 2020   /   A Dose of Dr. E, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Sickness   /   106 Comments

There’s a lot of information in the media right now about people with diabetes being more susceptible to the coronavirus, but it’s not entirely true. Dr. Edelman explains who is really at risk and why.

read more →
Back to Top

COVID-19 Information & Additional Diabetes Resources

By Brittany Carney on March 17, 2020   /   Coronavirus/COVID-19   /   11 Comments

TCOYD and the diabetes community are here to help with the latest information and resources on staying healthy, maintaining prescriptions and supplies, and finding the support you need.

read more →
Back to Top

Trijardy XR: The First Triple Combo Pill for Type 2 Diabetes

By Dr. Preethika Ekanayake on March 17, 2020   /   Medications, Type 2   /   22 Comments

Trijardy is the first triple combo pill for people with type 2 diabetes that combines three meds in one. It helps reduce blood sugar, promote weight loss, improve blood pressure and reduce the risk of coronary artery disease, renal disease and strokes.

read more →
Back to Top

How to Pump for Pizza (and other high-fat foods)

By Nalani Haviland Hunsaker, PA-C on March 17, 2020   /   Pumps, Type 1   /   6 Comments

When you’re eating high-fat foods like burgers or pizza, using the extended bolus feature on your pump can stop the blood sugar roller coaster that often comes as a side dish with those high-fat meals.

read more →
Back to Top

Coconut Almond Joys

By Jennifer Shun on March 17, 2020   /   Dessert, Gluten-Free   /   2 Comments

Not much can spark more joy than these decadent, creamy chocolate treats with roasted almonds and a silky dark chocolate shell.

read more →
Back to Top

Budget-Friendly Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms

By TCOYD on March 17, 2020   /   Entrees, Recipes   /   Leave a comment

Chicken thighs give you a big bang for your buck, and they’re even more flavorful than chicken breasts. Serve this 5-ingredient dish over cauliflower rice with a side of greens and you’ve got a great new weeknight meal.

read more →
Back to Top

Does Caffeine Affect Blood Sugars?

By Steve Edelman, MD on March 17, 2020   /   Diet & Nutrition   /   7 Comments

Caffeine does not have any calories, however it affects everyone differently and it can raise blood sugar levels through a complicated biochemistry pathway.

read more →
Back to Top

And the Award Goes To…

By Steve Edelman, MD on March 17, 2020   /   TCOYD News   /   2 Comments

He knows how to combat the werewolf syndrome, calm hypoglycemia fears and turn the diabetes police into a cheer squad. Congratulations Bill Polonsky on being ADA’s Outstanding Educator in Diabetes for 2020!

read more →
Back to Top

Donor Highlight: Steve & Cherryl Simms

By TCOYD on March 17, 2020   /   Donor Highlight   /   Leave a comment

A complication from diabetes motivated Steve Simms to quit his job, pack up his family and move halfway across the country – a decision that hugely enriched (and may have even saved) his life.

read more →
Back to Top

A Dose of Dr. E: A Cute Bunny and Our Review of Tandem’s Control-IQ

By Steve Edelman, MD on February 17, 2020   /   A Dose of Dr. E, CGM, Dexcom, Dexcom G6, Pumps, Tandem Diabetes Care, Type 1, Video   /   15 Comments

Jeremy’s been on Tandem’s Control-IQ for about two months, and he loves it! Here’s his review of its new features, and how it compares to Loop and Medtronic’s 670G. Plus, special guest appearance from Wilbur the diabetes support bunny.

read more →
Back to Top
Page 54 of 74« First«...102030...5253545556...6070...»Last »

DIABETES TOPICS: A – Z

SEARCH

LATEST POSTS

  • Man with diabetes and itchy skin
    Get Some Skin in the Game: How to Prevent and Treat Diabetic Skin Conditions
    Itchy, flaky, scaly, bumpy…have you ever wondered if diabetes can affect your skin?...
  • Watch diabetes experts play Diabetes Jeopardy at Diabetes Forum
    Get Ready for Diabetes Jeopardy!…Where Science Meets Showmanship!
    Join us for the inaugural Diabetes Jeopardy! game show event at Diabetes Forum,...
  • Overwhelmed and frantic type 1 diabetic mom with kids can't fit diabetes management into her schedule
    Dr. E’s Case Study: A Frantic Mom Goes from MDI Stress to Automated Insulin Delivery Success with the MiniMed 780G
    After years being on MDI with an A1c nearing double digits, this T1D...

Follow TCOYD

Coming Up with TCOYD

View Full Events Calendar

Latest Podcast Episode

Latest TCOYD Newsletter

© 2025 Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® | Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Charitable Educational Organization, Edutaining the Diabetes Community Since 1995.

**We love sharing the latest and greatest in diabetes education, but we are not your doctors! All of the information on our website, in our videos, on our podcasts, on our social media platforms, and in any other current or future communication method is for the purposes of general education only. Always consult with your medical team for testing, diagnosis, treatment, and medical advice before making any changes to your healthcare. AND if you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911.**
Back to Top

Join 600+ T1D Adults in Paradise This August–Registration Open!

GET MY TICKET