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Nutrition Strategies for Managing Postprandial Glucose
Managing blood sugars after meals can be tough. The rise is often steep and unexpected, leaving individuals scrambling to intervene—more rapid-acting insulin, a brisk walk, a liter of water—sometimes even a call to the doctors office.
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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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CDCES and Primary Care: A Healthy Partnership
It’s no secret that diabetes is on the rise. The CDC estimates that over 37 million Americans (or roughly 11% of the US population) have diabetes, while another 96 million live with prediabetes.¹ Combined, almost 50% of Americans live with some sort of metabolic dysfunction. At the same time, primary care providers are on the decline...
