Beach vacations, pool parties, impromptu cannonballs….sometimes you just need a break from your pump so you can dive into a pool without worry. Or maybe you want to change up your diabetes routine, or maybe your pump fails and you need to go on MDI for a while. Whatever the reason, taking a pump vacation is entirely doable. Drs. E+P explain what you need to know to do it safely and successfully.
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Dr. Edelman’s patient has been living with type 2 diabetes for many years, and unfortunately he was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. His CGM does not automatically provide readings, and he’s forgetting to take his mealtime insulin so his blood sugars are running high. Dr. Edelman offered a few ideas that his patient and caregivers can implement to help bring his blood sugars into a healthier range.
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Taking large basal insulin doses consistently can be tough. Have you ever had your insulin pen stop before you finished loading your dose? Have you ever had a hard time remembering to even take it? CDCES Meg Munoz offers tips on working with your doctor to address your basal insulin needs.
read more →One of Dr. E’s patients who had been loyal to insulin pumps for years recently switched to an MDI regimen for a little more freedom. What effect (if any) did it have on his time in range?
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Pump therapy could be a great tool for many people with type 2 diabetes who use insulin. Dr. Preethika Ekanayake recaps several studies that discuss pump therapy in T2, and who might be a good candidate.
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We love insulin pumps, but sometimes they can get in the way of doing cool things like scuba diving, playing for hours at the beach, or nightclubbing in a skintight dress. Dr. Edelman explains the world-famous regimen he created to safely untether yourself from your pump when the mood hits.
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You may not know the word lipohypertrophy, but if you inject insulin you’ve probably seen it in the flesh – it’s the buildup of fatty tissue under the skin around injection sites that turns into firm bumps. Here are a few tips on how to prevent it and treat it if it does occur.
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Are you a rule follower or are you a rebel when it comes to injections? Do you faithfully use alcohol wipes, or do you casually stick yourself through your shirt? Drs. E+P share which injection rules are okay to break, and which ones to follow. They discuss proper technique, needle size, lipohypertrophy, and a unique methodology Dr. E invented himself that’s now on Wikipedia!
read more →Dr. E shares a case study from an MDI LADA patient, pointing out successes in his regimen along with recommendations for improvement.
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Dr. E and Dr. P go head to head in another challenge to show how exercise affects blood sugars, and they offer tips on what you can do keep from going too low or too high during and after working out.
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