High blood sugar isn’t always the primary warning sign for DKA. A lesser-known type of DKA can happen when glucose levels are below 250 mg/dL, making it one of the easiest diabetes emergencies to miss. Here’s how to recognize the signs.
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Most people think DKA only occurs when T1D is first diagnosed or when infusion lines fail. But you aren’t out of the woods if you have type 2 diabetes, use a patch pump, or are on MDI. DKA can happen for other reasons, and often at times when it’s least expected.
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If you could go back in time and protect your future heart, kidneys, and eyesight…you would, right? Starting the right treatment earlier in type 2 diabetes might do just that, and more! Here’s why our long-standing type 2 diabetes treatment strategy needs an update.
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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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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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