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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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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If your diabetes doctor thinks you should start insulin, it doesn’t mean you aren’t managing your condition well. You probably need to start insulin because your pancreas is failing, not you.
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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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With new sharing options and low/high alerts on the horizon, the FreeStyle Libre just keeps getting better and better. Here are the pros and cons and info on how to get one.
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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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The Sage Garden Project is an engaging program that brings gardens, cooking classes, and nutritional science to targeted public elementary schools throughout California with the goal of reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes.
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Primary Care Providers are responsible for about 90% of all diabetes care in the U.S. – the reality being there simply aren’t enough diabetes specialists or endocrinologists to go around. Open and honest communication between patient and provider lays the groundwork for long-term success in diabetes management.
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Dr. Edelman’s 90-year-old mom (the short one) wrote this article with her friend Soni, who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes later in life. Getting type 2 and taking control of it gave Soni new energy, new clothes and a new flame!
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The newest classes of diabetes meds to treat type 2 are pulling more than double duty, helping to better control blood sugars, protect the heart, lower body weight and prevent chronic kidney disease.
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