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Researchers continue to uncover the many ways uncontrolled hyperglycemia can damage the body.
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Differing fasting glucose levels may reveal more information than just sugar level and how well it is managed.
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A retrospective observational study seeks to determine absolute risk of death due to CVD, cancer, and other causes in patients who experienced a severe hypoglycemic event.
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Simple add-on therapy can reduce insulin use for patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Because of metabolic memory, complications of poor glucose control may not be reversed and will continue to progress even after glucose levels are normalized.
Read More »Patient’s Renewed Commitment to Low BG’s Leads to “Keytones” Clarity
I recently received a text message from a type 1 patient who has been wearing a pump for over ten years.
"I need your guidance. My blood sugars have been in the high 200s and 300s since Thursday. I woke up with a 398 blood sugar. I've been eating out a lot and drinking too much. I need to follow a rigorous low carb diet and less alcohol." I called the patient and let her know I was sorry to hear she was feeling overwhelmed....