A big problem for many people with type 2 diabetes is that it’s so easy to ignore it. High blood sugars typically don’t “hurt” until symptoms from complications develop later. Dr. Bill Polonsky shares one important tip that can help people with T2D achieve much greater control of their diabetes and feel a whole lot better.
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How often do you celebrate your wins with diabetes? Have you ever? Take a moment and pat yourself on the back for all the things you manage on a daily basis. Woke up with a decent blood sugar? Nailed a bolus? Took a walk around the block instead of watching Seinfeld? Drs. E+P remind us how important it is to celebrate our victories, big and small.
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After seeing eight different doctors in two years and still not seeing his A1c dip below 9%, a 72-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes got connected with Dr. Jeff Unger, who used a patient-centered approach that helped him reach his goals.
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For one of Dr. Edelman’s patients, Mounjaro was a life-changing medication that helped address several health challenges she struggled with for years. She shares her journey taking Mounjaro for the last six months, and explains why it’s been her “miracle drug”.
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Pump therapy could be a great tool for many people with type 2 diabetes who use insulin. Dr. Preethika Ekanayake recaps several studies that discuss pump therapy in T2, and who might be a good candidate.
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Dr. E’s 84-year-old patient has had type 2 diabetes for 30 years and has been doing great on oral meds and basal insulin. At his last appointment though, his A1c was mysteriously high. How did Dr. E solve the problem?
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Medicare made a big move recently and expanded CGM access for people with type 2 diabetes on insulin, or people with non-insulin treated diabetes who have a history of certain types of hypoglycemic events.
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Family, friends and loved ones usually mean well when trying to “help” in our diabetes management, but they can sometimes say or do things that come out wrong and make things worse. Here are three ways to support yourself and your diabetes care if your support team misses the mark.
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Achieving blood glucose targets early in treatment creates a glycemic legacy of better health that extends well into the future. If you live with type 2 diabetes, here are three important tips on how to you can give yourself the gift of good health for years to come.
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Type 2 diabetes changes over time, and treatment regimens should adapt along the way. Adjusting A1c goals, shifting treatment priorities, and simplifying medication routines can all help optimize diabetes management.
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