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Archive for the Hypoglycemia Category

Dr. E’s Case Study: Emergency Glucagon to the Rescue! Dr. E & Dr. P Share Their Hypoglycemia Scares

By TCOYD on April 22, 2025   /   Case Studies, Hypoglycemia, Type 1   /   12 Comments
Two endocrinologists with type 1 diabetes show low blood sugars on their diabetes devices

Two important things you need to know if you’re on insulin or sulfonylureas – always have emergency glucagon with you, and don’t be afraid to use it! Drs. E and P share their real-life stories of unexpected, severe lows that hit hard when they were traveling.

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Dr. E’s Case Study: 4 Tips to Avoid Hypoglycemia During Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes

By TCOYD on March 25, 2025   /   Afrezza, Case Studies, Exercise and Fitness, Hypoglycemia, Pumps, Type 1   /   23 Comments
Man experiences hypoglycemia while working out with type 1 diabetes

Dr. E gets personal in this month’s case study, sharing a recent experience he had of exercise-induced hypoglycemia with his hybrid closed-loop system. He offers four tips to avoid a blood sugar rollercoaster while working out with type 1 diabetes.

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Dr. E’s Case Study: The Case of the Fearful Boluser

By TCOYD on December 19, 2024   /   Case Studies, Hypoglycemia   /   5 Comments
Woman with type 1 diabetes looking at blood sugar on phone afraid of hypoglycemia

Dr. E’s patient Jasmine has such a fear of hypoglycemia that she won’t bolus for her meals. Dr. E. came up with a strategy to utilize her hybrid closed-loop system to help her address her hypoglycemia fears.

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10 Strategies to Overcome Severe Hypoglycemia Fear

By TCOYD on October 17, 2024   /   Case Studies, Emotional Health, Hypoglycemia, Support   /   4 Comments
Dr. E's Case Study

Dr. Bill Polonsky (aka TCOYD’s “touchy-feely” guy) shares a case study about a patient who had a severe hypoglycemic event that left her terrified of going low again. Dr. Polonsky shares 10 new strategies that can help people who are struggling with hypoglycemia fear syndrome.

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Medications That Can Screw Up Your Blood Sugars

By Christina Sidrak, PharmD on July 22, 2024   /   Blood Sugar Control, Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia   /   8 Comments
medications that can screw up your diabetes

Did you know certain medications can have an impact your blood sugar? Pharmacist Christina Sidrak (who lives with type 1 diabetes herself) discusses several medication types that can affect blood sugar, blood pressure, and insulin sensitivity.

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