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Posts Tagged diabetes management

I’ve had type 2 for 20 years and now my doctor wants me to start insulin – it makes me feel like a failure.

By Bill Polonsky on July 12, 2019   /   Counselor's Corner, Diabetes Management, Medications, Type 2   /   7 Comments

If your diabetes doctor thinks you should start insulin, it doesn’t mean you aren’t managing your condition well. You probably need to start insulin because your pancreas is failing, not you.

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Top 10 Tips on How to Make Your Doctor’s Appointment a Success

By Dr. Ian Blumer on September 11, 2018   /   Diabetes Management, Doctor's Appointments   /   14 Comments

Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling like you were too rushed or didn’t get all the answers you needed? Here’s how to get the most from time with your medical team.

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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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My Days of Blood Sugar Testing Torture Are Over!

By Ed Beberman on July 17, 2018   /   Blood Sugar Testing, CGM, Freestyle Libre, Type 2   /   16 Comments

The Freestyle Libre has been a game-changer for a lot of people with type 2 diabetes. If you’ve always hated finger sticks, this may be the device for you!

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A Dose of Dr. E: Standard Deviation

By Steve Edelman, MD on July 17, 2018   /   A Dose of Dr. E, CGM, Standard Deviation, Type 1, Video   /   14 Comments

“Standard Deviation” can sound like an intimidating term, but all it means is how much our blood sugars bounce around from day to day. It can be a really useful tool to help us know what times of day we’re in range, and where we might need to make some adjustments for better control.

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Dr. Edelman’s Top 10 Tips for Living Successfully with Diabetes!

By TCOYD on June 21, 2018   /   Diabetes Management, Type 1, Type 2   /   Leave a comment

Packed full of incredible resources, how-to’s, support and advice straight from the doctor’s mouth, these tips will help you live life to the fullest!

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After 23 Years, What Do We Know for Sure?

By Sandra Bourdette on March 12, 2018   /   TCOYD News   /   2 Comments

She helped start it all with one local conference in 1995, and pioneered our growth to hundreds of conferences over the last 23 years. Now TCOYD’s Co-Founder Sandra Bourdette is starting a new chapter, but will always be our ultimate guide.

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Why You Need a Snooze Alarm on Your CGM!

By Jeremy Pettus, MD on August 29, 2017   /   CGM, Dexcom, Diabetes Management, Insulin, Type 1   /   Leave a comment

Did you know CGMs come out of the box with their repeat low alerts set to “off”?
CGM’s are life-changing and life-saving. Learn how to make the most of yours, and use those bells and whistles to your advantage!

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