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When Weight Loss Isn’t the Whole Story: Managing Binge Eating Disorder in Type 2 Diabetes

Healthcare professional counseling an adult with type 2 diabetes about binge eating disorder, with healthy foods, a glucose meter, and balanced meal planning on a table.

For many people living with binge eating disorder and type 2 diabetes, managing blood sugar isn’t just about counting carbohydrates or losing weight. Emotional eating, loss of control around food, and feelings of guilt can quietly interfere with diabetes care, even when someone is taking the right medications. Because of …

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New Diabetes Risk Factor Clinicians Are Paying Attention To: Loneliness

Middle-aged woman with diabetes supplies sitting alone at a table, illustrating the connection between loneliness and diabetes management.

When most people think about diabetes risk factors, they picture blood sugar levels, diet, exercise habits, or genetics. However, researchers and clinicians are increasingly focusing on another factor that may have a profound impact on health outcomes: loneliness. The connection between loneliness and diabetes is gaining attention as evidence continues …

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When Diabetes Isn’t the Main Problem: Managing Comorbidities Without Losing Focus

Medical stethoscope, glucose meter, and a clipboard showing icons for heart, kidneys, and brain, symbolizing comorbidities in type 2 diabetes management.

Living with type 2 diabetes often means managing more than just blood glucose. For many patients, conditions like cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, or depression take center stage in their care plan. When diabetes isn’t the main problem, how do you keep glucose control on track without compromising treatment for …

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