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A Dose of Dr. E: You Have to Use Protection…for Your Heart!

By Steve Edelman, MD on February 14, 2019 / A Dose of Dr. E, Heart Disease, Video / 5 Comments

What causes heart disease, why do so many of us have it, how is it different for people with diabetes, and what can we do about it?

Polar Vortex Survival Soup

By TCOYD on February 14, 2019 / Recipes, Soups and Stews / Leave a comment

Does Type 1 Diabetes Skip a Generation? Understanding the Genetic Risks

By David Greene, PhD on February 14, 2019 / Genetics, Personal Essay, Type 1 / 26 Comments

If you or your spouse has diabetes, what are the chances your children will also develop the disease? Dr. David Greene (who lives with type 1) did the research, and some of it may surprise you.

Evaluating Type 2 Meds, Part 5: SGLT-2 (Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2) Inhibitors

By Steve Edelman, MD on February 14, 2019 / Medications, SGLT-2 Inhibitors, Type 2 / 2 Comments

SGLT-2 Inhibitors including Invokana (canagliflozin), Farxiga (dapagliflozin), Jardiance (empagliflozin) and Steglatro (ertugliflizin), are the newest class of oral medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. They’re generally well tolerated and associated with significant weight loss compared with other type 2 oral meds, but there are still precautions to consider.

My Life-Changing Trial of the Eversense CGM

By Nalani Haviland Hunsaker, PA-C on February 14, 2019 / CGM, Eversense, Type 1 / 39 Comments

Diabetes Clinician Nalani Haviland, who also has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 2o years, shares her recent experience with the implantable Eversense CGM.

Evaluating Type 2 Medications, Part 4:
DPP-4 Inhibitors or Incretin Enhancers

By Steve Edelman, MD on January 18, 2019 / DPP-4 Inhibitors, Incretin Enhancers, Medications, Type 2 / 2 Comments

The use of DPP-4 inhibitors (Januvia, Onglyza, Tradjenta and Nesina) has been so widespread because these medications come in a pill, only need to be taken once a day and have few side effects.

Why the A1c Sucks (and Why Time in Range is More Important)

By Steve Edelman, MD on January 18, 2019 / A1c, Time in Range, Type 1 / 71 Comments

The A1c test has been around for a long time and is supposed to give people an idea of what their average glucose value has been over the prior two to three months, but there are many situations where the A1c is not accurate.

A Dose of Dr. E: Why the A1c Sucks (And Why Time in Range Is More Important)

By Steve Edelman, MD on January 18, 2019 / A Dose of Dr. E, A1c, Video / 11 Comments

The A1c is an important test for a lot of reasons, but it doesn’t tell the whole story about someone’s average blood sugar and what their daily fluctuations could be.

Driving with Diabetes is a Privilege

By Steve Edelman, MD on January 18, 2019 / CGM, Diabetes Management, Driving, Hypoglycemia / 11 Comments

With all of the devices and knowledge about diabetes we have today, you might think a dangerous low while driving would be preventable. Unfortunately accidents still happen, sometimes even fatal ones. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself.

Oven Roasted Winter Veggies

By TCOYD on January 17, 2019 / Recipes, Side Dish / Leave a comment

Cooking seasonally is a great way to utilize the freshest ingredients, and it can also be a more affordable way to cook as well. For this recipe we used winter vegetables to create an aromatic platter of delicious roasted veggies which can be enjoyed solo, or as a side to your favorite main course.