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Archive for the Type 2 Category

5 Ways to Turn Your A1c Into Action

By Megan Munoz on February 17, 2020   /   A1c, Type 2   /   Leave a comment

What if your A1c could do more than give you a quarterly “diabetes report”? Maximizing what you know about your A1c can lead you to make changes in your day-to-day diabetes plan, and help you to advocate for yourself during check-ups.

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Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed?

By Steve Edelman, MD on January 15, 2020   /   Type 2, What's Up Doc   /   9 Comments

There’s no shortage of products, companies and ads claiming to have the solution to reverse or even cure type 2 diabetes, but is it really possible? Dr. Edelman addresses this common question that often has conflicting answers.

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A Dose of Dr. E: These 4 Minutes Can Save Your Life- Don’t Die of Heart Disease!

By Steve Edelman, MD on November 14, 2019   /   A Dose of Dr. E, Diabetes Management, Heart Disease, Type 2, Video   /   15 Comments

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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Rybelsus: No Needles? No Problem!

By Candis Morello on October 15, 2019   /   Medications, Type 2   /   12 Comments
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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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10 Things to Know About Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) and How to Find One!

By Megan Munoz on October 15, 2019   /   CDE: Certified Diabetes Educator, Diabetes Management, Resources, Type 1, Type 2   /   11 Comments

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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Strike the Spike: Controlling Blood Sugars After Eating

By Gary Scheiner, MS, CDE on October 15, 2019   /   Blood Sugar Control, Diabetes Management, Type 1, Type 2, Type 2 Glucose Control   /   84 Comments
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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 TCOYD Facebook Community Groups!

By TCOYD on October 15, 2019   /   Diabetes Online Community, Resources, Type 1, Type 2, Type 3   /   Leave a comment

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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What You Need to Tell Your Doctors When They’re Prescribing a New Drug for You

By Steve Edelman, MD on September 17, 2019   /   Medications, Type 1, Type 2   /   Leave a comment

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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5 Secrets for Successful Doctor’s Visits

By Tricia Santos on August 12, 2019   /   Doctor's Appointments, Type 1, Type 2   /   13 Comments

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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I’m So Afraid of Going Low, I Let My Blood Sugars Run High. How Can I Get Over this Fear?

By Mark Heyman, Phd on August 9, 2019   /   Counselor's Corner, Hypoglycemia, Type 1, Type 2   /   18 Comments

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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