If you start experiencing unusual stiffness in your body and it’s not “down there”, it could be stiff person syndrome. SPS is actually a rare autoimmune disorder that affects fewer than 5,000 people in the U.S., but it sometimes does show up in the same company as type 1 diabetes. Dr. E shares how he and his endocrinology team diagnosed one of their T1D patients with the condition.
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Are your blood sugar spikes the worst after breakfast than other times of the day? Discover why normal, everyday hormones might be to blame, and how inhaled insulin can help you take back control. Taking a “hit” is common now – without the risk of being arrested!
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After years being on MDI with an A1c nearing double digits, this T1D working mom with four young kids finally took the leap to an AID system that allowed her to go from a time in range of 9% to a time in range of 82% in just a few weeks with minimal effort.
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Two important things you need to know if you’re on insulin or sulfonylureas – always have emergency glucagon with you, and don’t be afraid to use it! Drs. E and P share their real-life stories of unexpected, severe lows that hit hard when they were traveling.
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Dr. E gets personal in this month’s case study, sharing a recent experience he had of exercise-induced hypoglycemia with his hybrid closed-loop system. He offers four tips to avoid a blood sugar rollercoaster while working out with type 1 diabetes.
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Dr. E shares a case study of one of his patients who has type 2 diabetes, several conditions related to metabolic syndrome, and a recent diagnosis of kidney disease. Discover Dr. E’s treatment strategy and his six pillars of therapy to prevent the progression of CKD.
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This case study highlights the most common problem Dr. E sees in clinic with type 2 diabetes patients – excess weight that leads to a condition called metabolic syndrome. Discover Dr. E’s treatment recommendations and see how this patient responded after six months.
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Dr. E’s patient Jasmine has such a fear of hypoglycemia that she won’t bolus for her meals. Dr. E. came up with a strategy to utilize her hybrid closed-loop system to help her address her hypoglycemia fears.
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Dr. E’s 85-year-old patient José came to his last endo appointment with a stellar CGM report. Jose’s download stated that his time in range was 78%, his average glucose was 146 mg/dL, and his estimated A1c was 6.8% without any low blood sugars. But a very important data point was missing from the CGM report’s overview, providing an important reminder for both patients and providers.
read more →Dr. Bill Polonsky (aka TCOYD’s “touchy-feely” guy) shares a case study about a patient who had a severe hypoglycemic event that left her terrified of going low again. Dr. Polonsky shares 10 new strategies that can help people who are struggling with hypoglycemia fear syndrome.
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