Did you know certain medications can have an impact your blood sugar? Pharmacist Christina Sidrak (who lives with type 1 diabetes herself) discusses several medication types that can affect blood sugar, blood pressure, and insulin sensitivity.
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LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) is the most missed diagnosis in diabetes. The fancy acronym simply means you got type 1 diabetes as an adult, but a lot of HCPs aren’t aware of the condition. Here are the key characteristics of LADA, along with several ways it presents differently than type 1 or type 2.
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This low-carb take on an old-fashioned favorite features a chocolate custard base, a light chiffon filling and a whipped cream topping that’s finished with sweet chocolate shavings.
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These teriyaki shrimp kabobs are made with a sugar-free sauce that’s flavored with garlic and ginger. The shrimp cooks fast on the grill to make for a quick and healthy summertime meal.
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This German-style side dish features crisp-tender green beans warmed in a sweet and sour sauce with bacon, onions, apple cider vinegar and low-carb brown sugar, putting a new twist on an old classic.
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Did you know our furry four-legged friends can have a positive impact on diabetes management? Drs. E+P bring in some very tiny guests (including Dr. E’s pet bunny Wilbur) to illustrate several ways dogs, cats, and other animals can make diabetes a little less ruff.
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Recent shortages of medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro have caused an influx of imitation drugs around the world. The FDA and World Health Organization have issued warnings about the safety risks of taking these counterfeit products because they can contain questionable ingredients that can cause series harm. Dr. Edelman explains how to know if the medication you’re taking is authentic and what to look out for in fake products.
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Over 500 people with type 1 diabetes from around the world take over San Diego’s Paradise Point Resort for a weekend retreat with top-level T1D education and high-energy fun. Come see why ONE is the ultimate weekend getaway for people with type 1…and loved ONEs!
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Dr. E’s new patient Kyle is a 32-year-old male who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes by his primary care doctor. Kyle has a family history of type 2, but he had one positive autoantibody for type 1, which compelled Dr. E to request more testing. Dr. E shares the latest update, and his treatment plans for Kyle depending on his diagnosis.
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Many of us treat our phones like a fifth appendage, but now we can opt to leave our phones at home and still get CGM data. Dexcom recently announced that their G7 CGM can now connect directly to the Apple Watch for users in the U.S, offering people the freedom of real-time glucose readings even when their phone isn’t with them.
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