In many states it’s legal to smoke it, eat it, bake it, squirt it, drink it, and use it as an ointment, but is marijuana safe for people with diabetes? Drs. E+ P give us the straight dope.
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Whether you’re a diabetes newbie or a seasoned pro, there’s always something to learn about living with diabetes. Drs. E & P break down the basics and offer their top tips if you’re newly diagnosed with type 1 or type 2, and what to know if you’re ready to take your knowledge to the next level.
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Dr. P got candid about his recent experience getting COVID. He opened up about how it made him feel – emotionally as well as physically – and he talked about his weirdest and most predominant symptom. He discussed how COVID affected his diabetes, and he offered firsthand advice on what to do if you get sick.
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Two classes of medications have drastically changed the way healthcare providers treat type 2 diabetes, and these medicines have tremendous advantages beyond blood sugar control.
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If you’ve sworn off pizza because it wrecks your blood sugars, don’t delete Domino’s from your dinner rotation just yet. Dr. E and Dr. P tried two different ways to stay in range after eating three pieces of pepperoni pie, and the results may surprise you. Dr. P used a predetermined bolus calculation with graphs and charts and Dr. E went with a WAG (Wild Ass Guess). How’d they do?
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Some people think “diet” automatically means “blech” when it comes to low calorie drinks, but we’ve come a long way since Tab and Fresca. Dr. E shares 10 diabetes-friendly beverages, from his favorite flavored water to the drink Dr. P drives miles for on the reg. Save your carbs for donuts, and sip on these instead!
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We love CGM more than some members of our own family, but let’s be honest, it’s not perfect. So we thought we’d have some fun highlighting a few things that drive us crazy because…well, if we didn’t laugh, we’d cry.
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Dr. E and Dr. P go head to head in another challenge to show how exercise affects blood sugars, and they offer tips on what you can do keep from going too low or too high during and after working out.
read more →Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) for Type 2s: An Incredible Tool to Take Control of Your Diabetes
Continuous glucose monitoring has been the standard of care for people with type 1 for years, but it can be a game-changer for people with type 2 and even pre-diabetes. Dr. Edelman and Dr. Boeder explain how CGM works, and why it can be so impactful for your health.
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Steve and Jeremy can turn almost anything into friendly competition, and here they use two different methods to try to stay in range after crushing three donuts. But let’s be clear: this was not an excuse to chow down on maple gazed, but rather to point out that, when you’re equipped with the right tools and the right education, you can eat the foods you like in moderation. But donut try this at home…
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