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Archive for the A1c Category

A1c Goals: How Low Should You Go?

By Kelly Engle, MD on June 20, 2023   /   A1c, Time in Range   /   6 Comments
A1c goals: how low is too low

Is lower always better when it comes to A1c? Maybe…but maybe not. Recommendations are changing, and there are lots of other factors to consider for your target range including age, hypoglycemia risk, life circumstances, and other health conditions you may have.

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Case Study: How CGM Helped This Type 2 Patient Fix His High A1c

By TCOYD on April 21, 2023   /   A1c, Case Studies, CGM, Type 2   /   6 Comments
Dr. E's Case Study

Dr. E’s 84-year-old patient has had type 2 diabetes for 30 years and has been doing great on oral meds and basal insulin. At his last appointment though, his A1c was mysteriously high. How did Dr. E solve the problem?

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Overbasalization in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: You Can Have Too Much of a Good Thing!

By Rita Lis, MD on December 15, 2022   /   A1c, Basal Insulin in Type 1, Basal Insulin in Type 2   /   2 Comments
Overbasalization in Type 1 and Type 2

How do you know if you’re taking too much, too little, or the right amount of basal insulin? Endocrinologist Dr. Rita Lis explains the common concerns of overbasalization, and she shares suggestions on how to address it.

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Happiness Is a Gift to Yourself! 3 Ways to Create a Health Legacy

By Christine Beebe on November 16, 2022   /   A1c, Blood Sugar Control, Diabetes Management, Type 2, Type 2 Glucose Control   /   2 Comments
T2 Health Legacy

Achieving blood glucose targets early in treatment creates a glycemic legacy of better health that extends well into the future. If you live with type 2 diabetes, here are three important tips on how to you can give yourself the gift of good health for years to come.

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How Does Time in Range Affect Quality of Life?

By Bill Polonsky on July 13, 2021   /   A1c, CGM, Dexcom, Diabetes Burnout, Emotional Health, Time in Range   /   17 Comments

When you don’t feel well due to high or low blood sugars, it’s hard to be your best. That’s why it’s so important to know about time in range and what it can do for your mental and physical health. Dr. Polonsky delves into the details and shares how time in range impacts all areas of your life.

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