Dr. E’s 84-year-old patient has had type 2 diabetes for 30 years and has been doing great on oral meds and basal insulin. At his last appointment though, his A1c was mysteriously high. How did Dr. E solve the problem?
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Medicare made a big move recently and expanded CGM access for people with type 2 diabetes on insulin, or people with non-insulin treated diabetes who have a history of certain types of hypoglycemic events.
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Family, friends and loved ones usually mean well when trying to “help” in our diabetes management, but they can sometimes say or do things that come out wrong and make things worse. Here are three ways to support yourself and your diabetes care if your support team misses the mark.
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Achieving blood glucose targets early in treatment creates a glycemic legacy of better health that extends well into the future. If you live with type 2 diabetes, here are three important tips on how to you can give yourself the gift of good health for years to come.
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Type 2 diabetes changes over time, and treatment regimens should adapt along the way. Adjusting A1c goals, shifting treatment priorities, and simplifying medication routines can all help optimize diabetes management.
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Did you know there’s an injection-free way to treat high blood sugars? Inhaled insulin Afrezza is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work in minutes so you can have more freedom and spontaneity with your meal choices while still staying in control.
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What the heck is prediabetes? If you have it, does it mean type 2 is knocking at your door? Is there anything you can do to stop it from coming in? There’s a lot of fear and confusion surrounding prediabetes. Drs. E+P explain the risk factors, testing methods, and early treatment options that can help prevent or delay it from developing into type 2.
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Drs. Edelman and Pettus discuss the novel type 2 medicine Mounjaro, a combination GLP-1/GIP that helps lower A1c and promote weight loss.
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The FDA recently approved a novel medication called Mounjaro. See how this once-weekly therapy works to significantly lower A1c and promote weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes.
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If you’ve ever felt down, discouraged, or frustrated about diabetes, you’re not alone. It’s a 24/7 job no one applied for, yet somehow got anyway. Here are a few of the most common challenges in managing the emotional side of diabetes, along with ideas for solutions.
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