Heart disease is a common and serious condition for people with diabetes, but with the information, tools and medications we have available today, heart disease is not only treatable but preventable.
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Injections are now optional for Ozemic…the FDA recently approved an oral form of Ozempic called Rybelsus, which is the first GLP-RA of its kind for people with type 2 diabetes.
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CDEs are diabetes specialists who help make diabetes fit into your world, instead of making your world fit into diabetes. Most visits with CDEs are covered by insurance, and the benefit is free with Medicare.
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It’s normal for blood sugar to rise after eating, but if the spike is too high it can affect your mood in the moment and contribute to health problems down the road. Here are a few strategies to keep it under control.
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Introducing our new Facebook community groups for type 1s, type 2s, and family/friends! Join TCOYD on Facebook and find your individualized group where you can share ideas and communicate with people who get it!
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Anytime your doctors prescribe a new drug for you, there are important things you need to share to ensure you get a prescription that will work safely and effectively.
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Narrated by Viola Davis, A Touch of Sugar dives into the diabetes healthcare epidemic that affects every community in the United States, told through the voices of people united in their struggle with this chronic disease.
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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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