Who do you relate to more when it comes to diabetes management? An angel who follows the recommended guidelines (Jeremy/Gallant), or a stubborn hellion easily influenced by temptation (Steve/Goofus)? Check out some of these scenarios from Dr. E. and see if you are who you think you are.
read more →Researchers from the University of Northern Colorado studied the relationship between humor and diabetes and whether or not it can affect A1c. Spoiler alert: their study provides a legit excuse to binge-watch your favorite funny guilty pleasures – for your health.
read more →The FDA recently approved a new rapid-acting mealtime insulin called Lyumjev, which is absorbed into the body more quickly than Humalog and is designed to target post-meal spikes and reduce A1c.
read more →What if your A1c could do more than give you a quarterly “diabetes report”? Maximizing what you know about your A1c can lead you to make changes in your day-to-day diabetes plan, and help you to advocate for yourself during check-ups.
read more →The A1c test has been around for a long time and is supposed to give people an idea of what their average glucose value has been over the prior two to three months, but there are many situations where the A1c is not accurate.
read more →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 →The A1c is one of the most important tests you can take for your diabetes, but what do you do with the results? Watch this “Dose of Dr. E” to find out!
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