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Type 2 Diabetes News
Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition involving high blood sugar levels and reduced production and responsiveness to insulin.
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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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Asegúrate de tener insulina y de poder acceder a ella durante la pandemia del coronavirus. Aquí van algunos consejos para estar preparado
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Learn how to navigate different health insurance options after you age out of your parent’s insurance plan. Plus, what to consider that is specific to managing diabetes
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Wearable diabetes technology and its adhesives can irritate the skin. Read about common skin reactions, what to look out for, how to prevent skin issues, and more tips...
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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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From enrolling in the four types of plans to what they cover, everything you need to know when making the switch to Medicare with diabetes
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Si cumples ciertos requisitos relacionados con tus ingresos y tu seguro, puedes ser elegible para acceder a programas de asistencia que ofrecen recetas gratuitas...
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When can people with diabetes feel normal again following the COVID-19 crisis? When can we stop wearing masks, start seeing friends and family, and comfortably send kids...
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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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What you need to know about the new insulin, its cost, dosing, and beyond!
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More people with diabetes are taking drugs like Jardiance and Farxiga, originally developed to lower glucose in people with type 2 diabetes, because the latest data...
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Read expert advice for switching from injected to inhaled mealtime insulin. Learn how to dose during and after meals, who might benefit most from switching, and how to...
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Canadian readers have more options than ever! Omnipod DASH is now available to people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes in Canada. The Omnipod disposable insulin pump is...
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Steglatro (ertugliflozin) approved on its own and as part of two different combination therapies. Launch in early 2018.
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New Android app now available in Sweden – when will it launch in other EU countries?
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New study results from the PIONEER 6 trial show that once-daily pill semaglutide does not increase the risk of heart-related death, heart attack, and stroke
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Mark Harmel, a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, discusses the value of CGM reports, specifically the Glucose Management Indicator (GMI) and time in range (TIR)
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Are your basal insulin settings on your pump correct? Gary Scheiner provides his expertise on how to make basal insulin adjustments, the right way.
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Outdoor adventures take extra planning for people with diabetes. Justine shares tips for packing supplies, keeping insulin cold, staying hydrated, and managing blood...