Inhaled insulin has been around for years, but in many ways it still feels like the new kid on the block. Dr. Edelman and Dr. Pettus answer the most common questions about Afrezza, and they offer tips on when and how to use it.
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Many people with diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) seem to be susceptible to something called “frozen shoulder”. Dr. Edelman has been living with this painful condition for over a year, but physical therapy has worked wonders. Dr. E’s PT explains the causes of frozen shoulder and gives treatment options that can thaw the freeze to get you back on track.
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The keto diet has been popular for awhile now, and many people have had amazing weight loss results. Dietitian Adriana Valencia explains how it’s different than other low-carb diets, and shares the positives and negatives for people with diabetes.
read more →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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Dr. P and Dr. E share tips 6-10 of their top 10 tips on how to stay sane living with diabetes. This condensed version came from Dr. Pettus’ lecture at our 2019 ONE Conference & Retreat.
read more →In this condensed (and PG!) version of Dr. Pettus’ lecture from the 2019 ONE Conference & Retreat, Dr. Pettus and Dr. Edelman share easy, funny and stress-reducing tips on how to take the edge off day-to-day diabetes management.
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Believe it or not, not all surgeons are familiar with the intricacies of diabetes, and they aren’t always aware of certain precautions that should be taken before, during and after a surgical procedure. Dr. Edelman and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Todd Walker share the key components for a safer surgery.
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Did you know only 20% of people with diabetes have all three common conditions under control: A1c, blood pressure and cholesterol? One of the big reasons is medication adherence.
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There are a lot of misconceptions around DKA, or diabetic ketoacidosis. It’s a common but very serious acute complication that develops when someone who is insulin dependent loses access to insulin (your pump line falls out, etc). Drs. Edelman and Pettus explain the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
read more →The A1c is an important test for a lot of reasons, but it doesn’t tell the whole story about someone’s average blood sugar and what their daily fluctuations could be.
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