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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You’ve had T2D for years and you’re doing your best, and then suddenly your doctor adds a new medication. Does that mean things are getting worse? Dr. E explains why insulin resistance can change over time, how aging plays a role, and why medication adjustments are a normal part of diabetes. Learn what’s going on behind the scenes and what you can do to improve insulin sensitivity.
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2026 is gearing up to be another milestone year in diabetes innovations. From continuous ketone monitoring to once-weekly insulin and new GLP-1 combinations like the “Triple G”, it should be an exciting year! Here are the biggest advancements coming down the pike.
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