We’ve all heard of it, but do you even know what your thyroid does? The thyroid gland is one of the most important organs in the human endocrine system. Hormones produced in the thyroid help regulate how the body uses and stores energy.
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Roni Zeiger, MD – doctor and software developer – built a smarter way to connect patients with personalized peer support online. Now you can easily – and safely – crowdsource your diabetes questions on this unique platform.
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One of the perks of working at TCOYD is having a coworker who loves to cook and share creations with the office! Sarah Severance, TCOYD’s Manager of Donor Engagement, is all about salads. This month we’re featuring her Greek Chicken Quinoa Salad, which will bring a burst of Mediterranean color and flavor to your dining table.
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Marc Blatstein has lived successfully with diabetes for 57 years and shares his secrets to living a long and fulfilling life.
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The Freestyle Libre has been a game-changer for a lot of people with type 2 diabetes. If you’ve always hated finger sticks, this may be the device for you!
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“Standard Deviation” can sound like an intimidating term, but all it means is how much our blood sugars bounce around from day to day. It can be a really useful tool to help us know what times of day we’re in range, and where we might need to make some adjustments for better control.
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This recipe is probably one of the easiest ones we will publish, but that doesn’t take anything away from how good it is. Plus it’s a fast on-the go option for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anything in between.
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In our house, this year has been a season of firsts, though none of them are things we’d want to post about on Facebook: receiving AARP invites, getting comfortable saying the “F” word in public (“I’m Fifty”) and having mandatory medical exams below the waist.
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After studying the human body in medical school and gaining a better understanding of my disease, my CGM now warns me if my blood sugar drops below 100. And my diabetes control has never been better. What? Below 100? 100 is considered low?
Allow me to explain. There have been a number of factors that have lead me to make this change.
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Did you know if you are eating carbohydrates, you are eating sugar? There is hidden sugar everywhere, even in a burrito! Don’t be fooled by foods that don’t taste sweet or boast of having “no sugar” on the package.
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