There are a lot of misconceptions around DKA, or diabetic ketoacidosis. It’s a common but very serious acute complication that develops when someone who is insulin dependent loses access to insulin (your pump line falls out, etc). Drs. Edelman and Pettus explain the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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Evidence-based hope is letting people know that things are different than they were even 20 years ago. We now know that that with well-managed type 1 or type 2 diabetes, the odds are good you’re going to live a long and healthy life.
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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?
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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.
read more →Traveling can be stressful enough without adding diabetes to the mix, but there’s one thing you can do to help make the experience as smooth as possible – plan ahead. Dr. Edelman shares some tips on how to make your travel experience the most worry-free it can be.
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