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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Lilly’s weekly basal insulin Onswik was just approved by the FDA, becoming the second weekly insulin therapy approved this year after Novo’s Awiqli. Find out how these new insulins work, how they compare to daily basal insulin, and who might benefit most from making the switch.
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Being forgettable is a good quality to have if you’re an insulin pump. The new MiniMed Flex has that in spades – it’s smaller, sleeker, and easier to wear than the 780G. But does going tiny come with a trade-off? Dr. P weighs the perks of going small against the realities of smartphone-only control. Here’s his real-world take.
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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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If you could go back in time and protect your future heart, kidneys, and eyesight…you would, right? Starting the right treatment earlier in type 2 diabetes might do just that, and more! Here’s why our long-standing type 2 diabetes treatment strategy needs an update.
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