Dr. E’s Case Study: Addressing the Biggest Challenge in Type 2 Diabetes

doctor meets with patient about type 2 diabetes and weight loss

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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How to Prevent and Treat Diabetic Macular Edema

You probably know that diabetes can affect your vision, but do you know why? If you have too much sugar in your bloodstream, over time it can damage the blood vessels in your eyes. But with regular checkups, good blood sugar control, and other tips we’ll discuss in this article, you can prevent or delay the complications of diabetic eye disease.

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How Low Is Too Low When It Comes to A1c and Blood Sugar?

How low should you go?? Trying to go as low as you can works great for winning the limbo, but diabetes is another story. Keeping your A1c much below 7 does not necessarily equal fewer complications, and it can actually have dangerous risks.

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What to Know about MASLD and MASH: Two Liver Conditions that Can Affect People with Diabetes

Diabetes and Liver Disease

Liver disease affects up to 70% of people with type 2 diabetes, and often there are no noticeable symptoms. For those who have risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance and/or high cholesterol, early detection is crucial to allow for timely treatment and a reduced chance of developing other serious complications.

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Prevention and Treatment Options for Diabetic Neuropathy

Neuropathy

Foot problems are a common concern for many people living with diabetes, but they’re not inevitable. Dr. Ingrid Kruse offers tips on how to prevent and treat diabetic neuropathy, and she shares the single most important screening tool for avoiding serious foot issues.

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