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.
read more →Goldie is a 54-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes who has been on the hunt for an insulin pump to help with her very specific needs. The first one she tried was too hot…wait, that’s another story! Read on to see how Goldie found the best pump for her diabetes goals and active lifestyle.
read more →Dr. E’s new patient Frank has lived with type 2 diabetes for over 20 years, and despite taking all his medications, his diabetes (and other related health conditions) are getting worse, not better. Dr. E suspects Frank has a common condition that unfortunately goes undiagnosed for years in many patients.
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