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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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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If you take insulin or are at high risk for low blood sugar, this simple 5-step checklist will help you be prepared for an unexpected severe hypoglycemic event. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for a while, make sure you have a low blood sugar plan in place.
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For years and years (and years), the “red suitcase” was the main glucagon rescue kit most people with type 1 diabetes had stashed somewhere in case of emergency. Thankfully, we now have two newer glucagon options that are much easier to administer. Drs. E+P explain how to use each one, and they discuss the research and off-label mini-dose glucagon experiments people are conducting that may be a mirror into the future.
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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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