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EVENT INSTRUCTIONS

Please type your questions into the chat box. Include your first name, where you live and how many years you have had diabetes. Drs. E and S will attempt to answer as many questions as they can in the time permitted. T2D Q&A Session will go live on November 19th at 1pm PT. Please refresh your browser then to see video feed!

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Here are the questions that we covered: 
  • [01:16] – Why has my glucose baseline increased after having Type 2 diabetes for a while?
  • [04:14] – What are the differences between Ozempic and Mounjaro?
  • [09:34] – My doctor wants me to take Ozempic, but I’m scared of the side effects/risks. Should I be worried?
  • [12:18] – Can GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) cause pancreatitis?
  • [14:12] – I’m only on Metformin and my blood sugar is going up; what medication could be added to help?
  • [19:29] – How do I get a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) if my insurance doesn’t cover it?
  • [22:42] – Are insulin pumps a good option for people with Type 2 diabetes?
  • [28:22] – What is MASH (liver disease), how serious is it, and how do I know if I have it?
  • [34:19] – I have chronic kidney disease; how do I prevent needing dialysis or a transplant?
  • [43:20] – Should I get a dietitian, and how do I find the right one?