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Archive for the Prediabetes Category

What Really Causes Type 2 Diabetes?

By Steve Edelman, MD on October 23, 2026   /   Genetics, Hyperglycemia, Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, Prediabetes, Type 2   /   3 Comments
A list of possible causes of type 2 diabetes includes genetics, insulin resistance, lifestyle influences, and a pooped out pancreas

There’s a lot more to type 2 diabetes than meets the eye…it’s a very complex condition with more biological causes than you might think. Understanding the influences that can lead to type 2 diabetes can help reshape misconceptions and make it easier to navigate treatment.

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7 Reasons Why Everyone with Type 2 Diabetes Should Have a CGM

By TCOYD on September 30, 2026   /   A1c, CGM, Prediabetes, Time in Range, Type 2   /   12 Comments
An Asian woman wearing a glucose biosensor stirs a pot on the stove

Did you know there’s a tiny little device smaller than a Ritz cracker that’s one of the most powerful tools for managing type 2 diabetes? Seeing your glucose levels in real time with a CGM can improve your A1c, lower your risk for complications, and transform how you manage diabetes.

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Ask Dr. E: I’m prediabetic and not on medication…why do my blood sugars drop after eating certain foods?

By TCOYD on April 23, 2026   /   Hypoglycemia, Prediabetes, Type 2   /   2 Comments
glucose meter with a low blood sugar reading of 56 mg/dL next to a plate of pasta

If you aren’t on diabetes medications and your blood sugar suddenly spikes and then crashes after eating something sweet or high in carbs, you may have reactive hypoglycemia. Here’s what’s going on (and what to do about it).

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The Many Faces of Diabetes: Yes, There Are More Than Just 1 and 2!

By TCOYD on October 27, 2025   /   MODY, Prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2, Type 3   /   15 Comments

Think diabetes is just type 1 or type 2? Think again. There are over ten different types…and counting! Discover what sets each one apart, learn where you (and your pancreas) fit on the spectrum, and understand why it matters.

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Understanding Different Types of Diabetes: Taking Control of Your Diabetes Awareness and Knowledge Starts Here

By TCOYD on September 10, 2024   /   Diabetes Management, LADA, New, Prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2, Type 3   /   14 Comments
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