GLP-1s for Type 1 Diabetes: The Benefits, Risks, and the Road to FDA Approval

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Watching other people reap the benefits of GLP-1s may trigger a little FOMO if you have type 1 diabetes. While these medications still aren’t approved for people with T1D, that gap may finally be starting to close. Here’s the latest research, potential benefits, and real reasons to be optimistic.

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Your Heart, Kidneys, and Liver…the New Three Amigos of Diabetes! 

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Did you know that your heart, kidneys, and liver are intricately linked…kinda like organ soul mates? If one starts having problems, the others are affected too. But the flip side is that protecting one can also help protect the others. Here’s what you need to know about a newly recognized condition called CRHM syndrome and how to treat it.

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Ask Dr. E: Does Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes Increase with Age?

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You’ve had T2D for years and you’re doing your best, and then suddenly your doctor adds a new medication. Does that mean things are getting worse? Dr. E explains why insulin resistance can change over time, how aging plays a role, and why medication adjustments are a normal part of diabetes. Learn what’s going on behind the scenes and what you can do to improve insulin sensitivity.

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Ask Dr. E: Call My Liver FAT One More Time and See What Happens!

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There’s no nice way to hear the word fat about any body part, even one you didn’t know could be judged! Fatty liver disease is one of the most common conditions in people with type 2 diabetes, but it often flies under the radar until advanced stages. Dr. E explains who should be screened (and when), how it’s diagnosed, and the two newly approved medications that can help slow its progression.

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Are You Too Hot to Handle?! 🔥How Diabetes and Inflammation Can Fire You Up…but Not in a Good Way!

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You can’t always feel chronic inflammation, but it serves as the foundation for the development of heart, kidney, and liver disease. The good news is that keeping inflammation in check may be easier than you think. Learn how everyday habits can fuel the fire or put it out.

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