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Nutrition and Type 1 Diabetes: Do Carbohydrates Matter?
I recently had the opportunity to contribute to an upcoming text from the American Diabetes Association on nutrition therapy in diabetes care. Specifically, I was tasked with reviewing and rewriting a chapter on…
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Obesity Care vs. Weight Loss: What’s the Difference?
The International Obesity Collaborative, a global alliance of professional organizations focused on improving obesity care, recently released a powerful consensus statement: obesity care and weight loss are not the same. You might be…
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Product Review: Dexcom G7
After what felt like an eternity, I finally got my hands on the long-awaited Dexcom G7. FDA approved in December and available in retail pharmacies mid-February, Dexcom G7 promised to be a major…
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Product Review: Freestyle Libre 3
I finally got my hands on the long-awaited Freestyle Libre 3 continuous glucose monitoring system. FDA-approved in May, sensor kits are finally making their way through the pharmacy and DME supply chain. While…
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Remission vs Reversal
I’d like to think we are at the cusp of finding a cure for diabetes. Given the immense day-to-day burden, it can’t come fast enough. Until then, it’s important to proactively manage blood…
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The Value of the Diabetes Educator
Certified diabetes care and education specialists–or “diabetes educators”–bring unique skills to the care team. Beyond education, they support a holistic approach through individualized management, factoring in background, culture, environment, and access to resources.
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Debunk the Junk: The “Keto” Diet
If you’ve stood in the grocery checkout line sometime in the last year, then I am sure you’ve noticed the ketogenic diet on the cover of almost every health and wellness magazine. Promising…
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