Zepbound (tirzepatide) – Now Approved for…

Zepbound (tirzepatide) – Now Approved for… The FDA on November 8, 2023 approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) injection for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least [...]

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Marches On

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Marches On Two significant developments in the field of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) took place recently. First, CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) finally [...]

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Dyslipidemia and Heart Health

Dyslipidemia and Heart Health February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. What does dyslipidemia have to do with heart health? [...]

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What is the difference between FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3?

What is the difference between FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3? If you have ever used a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), you know how it changes your life [...]

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World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. World Diabetes Day [...]

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Can You Get Rescued From Dangerously Low Blood Sugar Without an Injection? Baqsimi® is the answer.

Can You Get Rescued From Dangerously Low Blood Sugar Without an Injection? Baqsimi® is the answer. As you know, at times one’s blood sugar can get so low that [...]

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How Do I Deal With Low Blood Sugar or Hypoglycemia?

How Do I Deal With Low Blood Sugar or Hypoglycemia? It is normal for blood sugar levels to fluctuate/range throughout the day; these levels go up or down based [...]

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Mounjaro Tirzepatide Injection – The Latest in A1c Control

Mounjaro Tirzepatide Injection – The Latest in A1c Control Whenever “first in a class” medication is approved by the FDA, it creates a lot of interest and publicity. It [...]

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Adult Diabetes Education; Who Can Benefit

Adult Diabetes Education; Who Can Benefit Managing diabetes can be a daunting task; by now you may know that diabetes is a lot more complex than just managing your [...]

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Does Red Meat Cause Diabetes?

Does Red Meat Cause Diabetes? Overeating protein, specifically red meat, can increase your chances of not only getting diabetes, but cardiovascular disease, stroke, and heart attacks. Summer is here! This means [...]

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Taking Diabetes One Step at a Time

Taking Diabetes One Step at a Time What do you think when you hear the word “exercise”? Weightlifting? Cardio? Stretches? When people hear the word “exercise”, many think of [...]

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Omnipod 5: A Unique Hybrid Closed-Loop System!

Omnipod 5: A Unique Hybrid Closed-Loop System! The First Tubeless Hybrid Closed-Loop System! The FDA has just approved Insulet’s newest product, Omnipod 5. Omnipod 5 is the first and [...]

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