If you could go back in time and protect your future heart, kidneys, and eyesight…you would, right? Starting the right treatment earlier in type 2 diabetes might do just that, and more! Here’s why our long-standing type 2 diabetes treatment strategy needs an update.
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If you take all your medications as prescribed but still struggle with your weight, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, sleep, anxiety, or depression, you may have something called hypercortisolism. Elevated levels of cortisol can cause high blood sugars that can resist even the most powerful glucose-lowering medications out there. Dr. E and his special guest Dr. Dan Einhorn discuss the causes, symptoms, screening procedures, and treatment options for this difficult condition.
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Did you know certain medications can have an impact your blood sugar? Pharmacist Christina Sidrak (who lives with type 1 diabetes herself) discusses several medication types that can affect blood sugar, blood pressure, and insulin sensitivity.
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Move over time in range…time in TIGHT range wants a seat at the table. But should we make room? Dr. Pettus explains what TITR is, how it developed, and whether or not it’s time to embrace it.
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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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