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Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Diabetes

Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Diabetes, and Memory Problems

Chronic complications of diabetes are most often discussed in the context of physical manifestations. These primarily include blindness, kidney problems, nerve damage, cardiovascular disease, and other “physical” complications. Just...
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How to Start Insulin if You Have Type 2 Diabetes

New to insulin? Learn more about insulin dosing and timing, and how often to test your blood sugar if you have type 2 diabetes. If you have type 2...
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What CGM Has Taught Us About TIR and HbA1c

TIR – time in range TIR measures the percentage of time during the day when glucose levels are within the target range. Current guidelines define this range as between...
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Everyone with Type 2 Diabetes Has Insulin Resistance

Type 2 diabetes causes numerous health complications. And everyone who develops type 2 diabetes actually has a metabolic condition—often years before diagnosis—called insulin resistance. What is insulin resistance? In...
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Diabetes on Social Media

One of the common topics in the psychosocial adjustment to diabetes is empowerment and reducing the feeling of being “different from others” among people with diabetes, especially children and...
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The Importance of Changing Insulin Injection Sites in Diabetes

People living with diabetes who depend on insulin quickly learn which things truly matter — such as changing injection sites or correctly placing infusion sets. Of course, this assumes...
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Marija (76) has been using a glucose sensor and app for a year – and feels free again.

For more than two decades, Marija has been living with type 2 diabetes in the small village in Croatia. She’s overjoyed that, for the past year, she’s been receiving...
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EASD Vienna: How Medtronic Is Redefining Diabetes Technology for the Future

Some time ago, top tennis player Alexander Zverev, who lives with Type 1 Diabetes, was reprimanded for taking his insulin injection on court. Officials told him he could only...
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Why Should You Eat "Bad" Fruit?

We Know That Fruit is Generally Very Healthy Fruit is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, making it an excellent choice for overall health. If you know anything...
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Conversation with Two Sisters on the Medtronic Minimed 780G Insulin Pump

In Zadar, a city full of sunshine and history, live two incredible sisters who are a true example of strength, love, and unity. One has dedicated her life to...
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7 Ways to Reduce Blood Sugar Spikes After Meals

Many people with diabetes – even those using the latest technology – struggle with high blood sugar after eating. We’ve all been there: it’s been a long, demanding day...
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