Dr. E’s patient Kathy always kept her glucose levels very very low, as she had the misbelief that her A1c should be below 6. As a result, she had several dangerously low blood sugar episodes requiring emergency medical attention. What does Dr. E suggest?
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Dr. Pettus and his research team at UCSD were recently awarded a $2M grant to study liver-targeted insulin in type 1 diabetes. Directing insulin to the liver may help restore normal liver physiology for people with type 1, leading to better glucose control and overall health.
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Dr. E and Dr. P share some promising data that was presented at the recent American Diabetes Association conference regarding an islet cell infusion therapy for people with type 1 diabetes. If you have T1D with severe low blood sugar and impaired hypoglycemic awareness, you may be able to take part in the ongoing study.
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Punk Rock Star Poli van Dam gets real about life with T1D both on and off the stage, and she shares how diabetes fuels her to help others.
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After going through a difficult time adjusting to a type 1 diagnosis, physician Kimberly Jackson-Bekemeier discovered the power of a supportive wellness community that shifted her perspective. She was so inspired she became a life coach, and now helps others find joy while living with a chronic disease.
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