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...Let's be real. No one wants to take medications daily. Unfortunately, for some, that becomes a reality. Usually, this happens when people reach older ages. This was not the case for...

...Here we go again! I’m continuing my series on bringing together “layman’s” terms and medical jargon into one neat package. This time with a focus on continuous glucose monitor devices! One thing to...

...If you have diabetes, you have likely heard of Victoza and Saxenda. The two agents contain the same active ingredient, liraglutide, but their approved indication for use differs. Saxenda is...

...Yes, you read the title correctly. Some of us may need to train our family to support us in the right way. This goes beyond simple teaching. It’s very easy...

...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

...While I reading the ingredient list of a bag of Epsom salt recently, I noticed a warning on the bag that I had never paid attention to before. The warning...

...Not so many years ago, your options for insulin were limited to Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) and regular, or some combination of the two. While these insulins are still around and...

...Managing any chronic condition can be expensive, and diabetes is no exception. It is estimated that the total cost of treating diabetes in the United States was $245 billion in...

...When you are living with type 2 diabetes, you may become accustomed to feeling more pain. Needle pricks and insulin shots do not come without a sting. Gastrointestinal discomfort may...

...Managing emotions is just as important as managing blood glucose! Why? If your mental health is struggling, chances are that your physical health is too. I know, I know...add one...