With Novo Nordisk’s weekly basal insulin submission getting close to a decision by the FDA, this ground-breaking insulin therapy could pave the way for a significantly reduced diabetes management burden for millions of people with type 2 diabetes.
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Do you know how to set and test your basal rate? Dr. E shares a case study from one of his patients who could have easily had the wrong medication adjustment if his basal insulin hadn’t been addressed and corrected.
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Probably everyone on insulin has forgotten to take a dose before, and likely more than once. Dr. Edelman explains what to do when you forget a basal or a bolus (mealtime) insulin dose.
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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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Are your blood sugars unexplainably high in the early morning hours? If you’re a teen or young adult with diabetes, it could be the dawn phenomenon.
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