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Archive for the Type 1 Category

5 Secrets for Successful Doctor’s Visits

By Tricia Santos on August 12, 2019   /   Doctor's Appointments, Type 1, Type 2   /   13 Comments

We know most people don’t look forward to doctors appointments (and many people dread them) so endocrinologist Tricia Santos shares her top tips on how to get the most out of your visits.

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CrossFit + Loop = Love at First Site

By Christina Sidrak, PharmD on August 9, 2019   /   Blood Sugar Control, Exercise and Fitness, Type 1   /   3 Comments

CrossFit is a high intensity, constantly changing method of endurance and strength training that offers a different workout every day to its members. Here’s how a pharmacist with T1D manages the challenges of the varied blood sugars it can bring.

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A Back to School Blueprint for Kids with Type 1

By Jill Berndtson on August 9, 2019   /   Blood Sugar Control, Diabetes Management, Kids, Parenting, School, Type 1   /   4 Comments

A new school year can bring a little anxiety for both parents and kids, but if you have a child with type 1 there’s an extra layer of worry. Author Jill Berndtson shares the process she added to her back to school routine and how it helped her focus on just being a kid.

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I’m So Afraid of Going Low, I Let My Blood Sugars Run High. How Can I Get Over this Fear?

By Mark Heyman, Phd on August 9, 2019   /   Counselor's Corner, Hypoglycemia, Type 1, Type 2   /   18 Comments

Diabetes psychologist (and type 1) Dr. Mark Heyman addresses a very common fear for people living with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

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Tips for Type 1s on SGLT2s

By Jeremy Pettus, MD on July 15, 2019   /   SGLT-2 Inhibitors, Type 1   /   14 Comments

Jeremy Pettus explains the pros and cons of SGLT2s for people with type 1, and offers advice on how to try them safely and smartly.

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A Dose of Dr. E: Fight Night: An SGLT2 SmackDown

By Steve Edelman, MD on July 15, 2019   /   A Dose of Dr. E, SGLT-2 Inhibitors, Type 1, Video   /   7 Comments

SGLT2s are currently only approved for use in the U.S. for type 2 diabetes, but a lot of people with type 1 are taking them off label with positive results.

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Meditation: Not Just for Mystics, Monks & Hippies

By Jeff Zlotnik on June 17, 2019   /   Emotional Health, Meditation, Stress, Type 1, Type 2   /   4 Comments

Just a few minutes of meditation each day can have a big impact on stress reduction, which is so important for people living with the challenges of diabetes.

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The Scoop on My Omnipod Loop

By Steve Edelman, MD on June 13, 2019   /   DIY Looping, Time in Range, Type 1   /   44 Comments

Driven by his jealousy over Jeremy’s amazing time-in-range with DIY Looping, Steve gives it a go with his Omnipod and is blown away by the results.

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A Dose of Dr. E: Glucagon: The Forgotten Stepchild of Diabetes Hormones

By Steve Edelman, MD on June 12, 2019   /   A Dose of Dr. E, Glucagon, Type 1, Type 2, Video   /   11 Comments

Exciting new advances in glucagon delivery are right around the corner – injector pens, nasal sprays and mini-doses that can be self-administered.

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Finding Your Formula for Diabetes and HIIT Workouts

By Christel Oerum on May 13, 2019   /   Blood Sugar Control, Exercise and Fitness, Type 1   /   7 Comments

HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training, which is an effective way to burn a lot of calories in a relatively short amount of time. However, it has a different effect on blood sugars than a typical aerobic workout.

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