Did you know our furry four-legged friends can have a positive impact on diabetes management? Drs. E+P bring in some very tiny guests (including Dr. E’s pet bunny Wilbur) to illustrate several ways dogs, cats, and other animals can make diabetes a little less ruff.
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Snacking sometimes gets a bad rap, but it can have an important dietary purpose and doesn’t have to be seen as “cheating”. Dietitian Adriana Valencia shares a few examples of foods you can snack on that won’t negatively impact your diabetes management.
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It’s a new year and a fresh start, so fuhgeddabout any epic fails from the past and join us in kicking off 2023 with positive vibes. We’re sharing a few of our all-time favorite quotes and words of encouragement on living well with diabetes that we hope you’ll carry with you through the year.
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One of the most common challenges for people with diabetes is trying to prevent blood sugars from shooting up after meals. Drs. E and P have been managing spikes for over 75 years between the two of ’em, and they offer clear-cut suggestions on how to keep post-meal highs at bay.
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Steve and Jeremy can turn almost anything into friendly competition, and here they use two different methods to try to stay in range after crushing three donuts. But let’s be clear: this was not an excuse to chow down on maple gazed, but rather to point out that, when you’re equipped with the right tools and the right education, you can eat the foods you like in moderation. But donut try this at home…
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We couldn’t wait until the COVID-19 vaccines arrived, but now that they are here, we have questions. Are they safe? Will they affect people with diabetes differently? Can you be a carrier for COVID-19 even after you get vaccinated? Dr. E. and Dr. P. answer the most commonly asked questions about the current U.S. options from Moderna and Pfizer.
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With sheltering at home guidelines still in place, it can be challenging to keep diabetes management a priority. However, there’s a lot you can do to keep your diabetes regimen on track. Dr. Edelman and Dr. Pettus delve into areas you can check on yourself, including basal doses, insulin sensitivity/correction factors, carb ratios, pre-and-post meal blood sugars and lifestyle modifications. Take this time to take control of your diabetes!
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Dr. Edelman speaks with type 1 naturopathic doctor and diabetes educator Jody Stanislaw, who shares her Four Pillars of Health and offers tips how to strengthen your immune system from the comfort of your own home.
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With the unpredictability of our current situation it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed, especially if you live with diabetes. Dr. Edelman and Dr. Polonsky offer effective ways to cope, stay positive, and keep mentally strong.
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Virtual Doctor’s Appointments are happening everywhere now due to precautions we’re taking as a country over the coronavirus. Dr. Edelman and Dr. Pettus explain what virtual visits are, how you prepare for them, and the positives (a lot!) and negatives (not many!).
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