Ask Dr. E: Call My Liver FAT One More Time and See What Happens!

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There’s no nice way to hear the word fat about any body part, even one you didn’t know could be judged! Fatty liver disease is one of the most common conditions in people with type 2 diabetes, but it often flies under the radar until advanced stages. Dr. E explains who should be screened (and when), how it’s diagnosed, and the two newly approved medications that can help slow its progression.

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Listen Up! What You Need to Know about Diabetes and Hearing Loss

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If you’ve ever been accused of having “selective hearing,” you may have a legit reason for it. People with diabetes are more likely to experience hearing loss as the rest of the population, and most people don’t see (or hear) it coming. Learn why diabetes and hearing loss are connected, when you should get tested, and why early action matters. Your future self will thank you!

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How to Have a Successful Threesome! (with You, Your Partner, and Diabetes)

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Yes, you read that right…you, your partner, and diabetes can have a good time in the bedroom despite diabetes’ natural tendency to ruin the mood. While diabetes can mess with sexual function in both men and women, many issues are treatable or manageable. So let’s take a peek under the sheets and talk about what’s killing the vibe so you can get back to getting busy.

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DKA or the Flu? The Life-Saving Difference You Need To Know

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Flu season is here, but if you have diabetes, those body aches or stomach troubles might not be the flu at all – they could be signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Because DKA can look a lot like the flu, it’s easy to miss the red flags until it’s too late. Here’s how to spot the difference.

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