If you have diabetes, one of the best things you can do for your kidney health is to get regular screenings. Learn about the specific tests for chronic kidney disease (...
Gestational Diabetes News
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Everything you need to know about gestational diabetes, including tips for making life with gestational diabetes easier
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Joslin Diabetes Center’s Andreina Millan-Ferro addresses many of the common questions people have about using telemedicine to connect with their healthcare team
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Some basic principles about yogurt – its benefits, pitfalls, types, and traps
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My approach to time-in-range goals, five key tips to spend more time-in-range each day, and what’s still to come from experts…
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Our deep dive into coupon policies that may affect how much you pay for prescriptions – updated for 2020
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How to recognize and treat severe hypoglycemia quickly – with emergency glucagon – and avoid a trip to the hospital.
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If you meet certain income and insurance requirements, you may be eligible for assistance programs that offer free prescriptions – check to see if you qualify!
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Keeping glucose levels in a tight range is more important than ever during pregnancy. Dr. Sarit Polsky discusses glucose management and target glucose levels, as well as...
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More positivity around low-carb diets; importance of weight loss for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes; emphasis on eating non-starchy vegetables and minimizing sugar and...
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