The Benefits of Starting a GLP-1 Earlier in Type 2 Diabetes

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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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TCOYD’s Crystal Ball: Our Diabetes Predictions for 2026!

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2026 is gearing up to be another milestone year in diabetes innovations. From continuous ketone monitoring to once-weekly insulin and new GLP-1 combinations like the “Triple G”, it should be an exciting year! Here are the biggest advancements coming down the pike.

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Dr. E’s Case Study: What’s the Secret to Managing Type 2 Diabetes for 40 Years?

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Wayne was diagnosed in the “dark ages” of type 2 diabetes when there were only two treatment options available. His 40-year journey with T2D shows how staying curious and being proactive can turn an overwhelming diagnosis into a decades-long success story.​

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How Type 2 Diabetes Changes Over Time (Hint: It’s More Progressive Than Bernie Sanders!)

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If you’ve ever been told you need more medication, a higher dose of medication, or insulin, it’s not because you failed at managing type 2 diabetes. Learn about the natural progression of T2D, and how the latest treatment therapies can reduce the risk of serious complications.

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