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Archive for the Type 2 Category

Evaluating Type 2 Medications: Insulin Sensitizers

By Steve Edelman, MD on December 14, 2018   /   Insulin Sensitizers, Medications, Type 2   /   4 Comments

Insulin sensitizers represent an important class of oral medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and work mainly by reducing insulin resistance, but a false scare with rosiglitatone led to prescribing changes for many healthcare providers.

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Evaluating Type 2 Medications – Metformin

By Steve Edelman, MD on November 15, 2018   /   Medications, Type 2   /   8 Comments

Metformin is currently recommended as the first drug of choice for people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (unless there is a contraindication to it) and is generally a safe medication. However, there are a few precautions to take and things to be aware of while on the medication.

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Evaluating Type 2 Medications

By Steve Edelman, MD on October 15, 2018   /   Medications, Type 2, Type 2 Glucose Control   /   10 Comments

There are nine major types of oral medications in the U.S. for people living with type 2 diabetes. In this first article of a series, we’re focusing on sulfonylureas or SFUs, which are one of the oldest oral medications on the market.

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Better Than Betty Crocker: These Apps Make Cooking a Snap

By Adriana Valencia on September 11, 2018   /   Carb Counting, Diabetes Apps, Exercise and Fitness, Recipes, Type 1, Type 2   /   Leave a comment

It’s a cookbook, a fitness trainer and a 24/7 motivator (oh yeah, and it also dials people). How to turn your smart phone into your best diabetes resource.

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Laughter Is the Best Medicine (Unless You Have Diabetes, Then Insulin Is Probably Better)

By David Greene, PhD on September 11, 2018   /   Diabetes Management, Humor, Type 1, Type 2   /   4 Comments

There is evidence that laughter helps our immune system, pain tolerance, heart health, blood pressure, and a myriad of other things. But can it also help manage diabetes?

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