Ask Dr. E: Does Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes Increase with Age?

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You’ve had T2D for years and you’re doing your best, and then suddenly your doctor adds a new medication. Does that mean things are getting worse? Dr. E explains why insulin resistance can change over time, how aging plays a role, and why medication adjustments are a normal part of diabetes. Learn what’s going on behind the scenes and what you can do to improve insulin sensitivity.

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Do You Really Have Diabetes and Celiac Disease, or Are You Full of 💩?!

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Many people in the wellness community tout the benefits of gluten-free living, but if you have celiac disease, it isn’t a dietary trend. Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune condition that can occur more often in people with type 1 diabetes. Find out how T1D and celiac are connected, why screening is important, and what to do if you do have a gluten sensitivity.

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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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