Dr. E’s Case Study: What’s the Secret to Managing Type 2 Diabetes for 40 Years?

By on November 20, 2025   /   Case Studies, DPP-4 Inhibitors, GLP-1 RA, SGLT-2 Inhibitors, Type 2   /   9 Comments
woman reading a book titled "The Secret to Managing Type 2 Diabetes"

Wayne was diagnosed in the “dark ages” of type 2 diabetes when there were only two treatment options available. His 40-year journey with T2D shows how staying curious and being proactive can turn an overwhelming diagnosis into a decades-long success story.​

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How Has Dr. E Lived So Well with Diabetes for Over 55 Years?

By on October 27, 2025   /   Advocacy, Aging, Case Studies, Diabetes Awareness Month, Type 1   /   17 Comments

What’s the secret to living well with diabetes for more than five decades? Dr. E opens up about his journey from the “dark ages” of urine testing to the high-tech tools of today, proving that while it’s not always easy or a smooth ride, it’s absolutely possible to thrive.

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Natalie’s Story: Learn the Unexpected Side Effect of SGLT2 Medications

By on September 23, 2025   /   Case Studies, DKA, SGLT2, Type 2   /   5 Comments
Woman sick in bed with a headache

This case study shows how people with diabetes on SGLT2 inhibitors can develop a type of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) that’s easy to miss – but knowing the warning signs can help you stay safe. Read Natalie’s story and learn what everyone on SGLT2s should know.

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Type 1 Diabetes and Stiff Person Syndrome: No, You Didn’t Overdose on Viagra!

By on August 22, 2025   /   Case Studies, Type 1   /   8 Comments
man at a doctor's appointment for a stiff neck

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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Dr. E’s Case Study: If Your Morning Blood Sugars Could Talk, They’d Say “Give Me a Break!”

By on June 17, 2025   /   A1c, Afrezza, Case Studies, Hyperglycemia, Inhaled Insulin, Insulin Resistance   /   11 Comments
Man with diabetes checking his high blood sugars in the morning

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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