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Archive for the Type 2 Category

What Is Insulin Resistance and How Do You Know If You Have It?

By Steve Edelman, MD on December 7, 2021   /   Insulin Resistance, Type 2, What's Up Doc   /   Leave a comment
insulin resistance

Insulin resistance occurs when certain cells in your body don’t respond well to insulin, so your pancreas makes more insulin which raises blood sugar levels over time.

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A Dose of Dr. E: Curbside Consult on Type 2 Medications

By TCOYD on November 11, 2021   /   A Dose of Dr. E, Type 2, Video   /   2 Comments

Two classes of medications have drastically changed the way healthcare providers treat type 2 diabetes, and these medicines have tremendous advantages beyond blood sugar control.

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It’s Love at First Swipe for Chef Robert Lewis and His FreeStyle Libre 2

By TCOYD on November 10, 2021   /   CGM, Freestyle Libre, Time in Range, Type 2   /   Leave a comment

The FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM has been a recipe for success for Chef Robert Lewis, aka the Happy Diabetic Chef. Now that he can check his blood sugars with the swipe of his phone, he’s in love with the ease it brings to his life and his kitchen, and his diabetes management.

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The Benefits of CGM and Time in Range for People with Type 2 Diabetes

By TCOYD on November 10, 2021   /   CGM, Dexcom G6, Time in Range, Type 2   /   3 Comments

Knowing what your blood sugar is doing all the time is an empowering piece of information that can give you peace of mind, improve your quality of life, and positively impact your daily activities and overall diabetes management. Robert Cudlip shares his experience after a year using the Dexcom CGM.

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My Experience Using Trulicity

By Ed Beberman on October 13, 2021   /   Personal Essay, Product Review, Trulicity, Type 2   /   10 Comments
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After living with type 2 diabetes for over 25 years and recently experiencing some roller-coaster blood sugars, Ed Beberman decided to give Trulicity a try (upon his doctor’s suggestion). He shares his results and personal impressions after using the medicine for 18 months.

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