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.
read more →Dr. Edelman helps a patient who has Flatbush Diabetes (also known as Ketosis-Prone Diabetes) which is a unique subtype of type 2 diabetes.
read more →Dr. E’s new patient Kyle is a 32-year-old male who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes by his primary care doctor. Kyle has a family history of type 2, but he had one positive autoantibody for type 1, which compelled Dr. E to request more testing. Dr. E shares the latest update, and his treatment plans for Kyle depending on his diagnosis.
read more →Dr. E’s new patient Kyle is a 32-year-old male recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes by his PCP and put on metformin. Kyle has a family history of type 2 diabetes, but he had one positive autoantibody test for type 1, and he recently lost 40 lbs without trying. What tests and strategies need to be implemented to confirm either a type 1 or a type 2 diagnosis?
read more →Dr. E’s new patient William had diligently followed advice from his primary care provider that unfortunately kept his blood sugars high all day, every day for many years. Thankfully Dr. E was able to help William turn things around with a few simple tools and strategies.
read more →Dr. E’s patient Dale has a very common (but misguided) fear that he’ll go low if he takes his insulin before eating. As a result, his blood sugar goes high after breakfast and stays high a good portion of the day. An eye-opening insulin timing study may be the only thing to help Dale trust the process.
read more →Dr. Edelman’s patient has been living with type 2 diabetes for many years, and unfortunately he was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. His CGM does not automatically provide readings, and he’s forgetting to take his mealtime insulin so his blood sugars are running high. Dr. Edelman offered a few ideas that his patient and caregivers can implement to help bring his blood sugars into a healthier range.
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