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.
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Dr. Edelman shares his number one rule for getting through the amped up level of life that can happen around the holidays, but it’s also an important message to carry with you all year long.
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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The only thing worse than being around a ton of candy at Halloween is being around annoying people who try to tell you that you SHOULDN’T eat all that candy at Halloween. So what’s a person to do? Dr. E has some great advice on how to enjoy the holiday while navigating the deluge of sweets and treats.
read more →Blood sugar testing at the dinner table? A diabetic downing a dessert? The horror!
Dr. Edelman shares some creative reminders on how NOT to dine with a diabetic.
“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.
read more →Everyone with type 1 should have a glucagon kit. Glucagon raises blood sugars if you’re having an extreme low. Learn how to use it and hear what new glucagon products are coming soon that will be much more user friendly!
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