Who knew diabetes was a double dipper? It doesn’t seem fair that anyone could end up with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes at the same time, but it can happen. Learn who’s most susceptible to this double diagnosis, which treatments are recommended, and how you can actually work the diagnosis to your advantage.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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We are fortunate to have many medications today to treat type 2 diabetes. Beyond improving glucose levels, some of these medications also have beneficial effects on other conditions that are common in people with type 2, such as heart failure and diabetic kidney disease.
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The FDA recently approved Kerendia, a new medication that addresses the management of certain complications of type 2 diabetes, including chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.
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Our international panel of diabetes experts discussed highlights from the ADA’s Scientific Sessions, and lead a Q&A on some of the most important advances in diabetes.
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