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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Achieving glucose goals is a critical part of overall diabetes management. The better the glucose control the lower the risk of long-term complications . Taking two or more glucose-lowering medications is usually needed in people with type 2 diabetes to achieve normal or near-normal glucose control.
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