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Education
More than 30 million Americans are managing diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Learn the very basics, including symptoms, strategies for monitoring blood sugar, treatment options, approaches to prevent and manage complications and more.
Diabetes Medication and Weight Gain: Diabetes Questions & Answers
Is it true that diabetes medications make people gain weight? I’m trying to lose weight! Are there any diabetes meds that don’t cause weight gain? Read More “Diabetes Medication and Weight Gain: Diabetes Questions & Answers”
Eight Lifestyle Ways to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol
People with diabetes are more prone to having high cholesterol. Luckily, there are things that you can do to lower your LDL cholesterol and keep it at a safe level… Read More “Eight Lifestyle Ways to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol”
Biologic, Small Molecule, and Biosimilar Drugs: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve heard the term “biosimilar” in relation to insulin, you might be wondering what this means. And is a biosimilar drug the same as a “biologic” drug? What are “small molecule drugs”? You don’t have to be pharmacist to find out! Read More “Biologic, Small Molecule, and Biosimilar Drugs: What’s the Difference?”
Blood Pressure Myths and Facts
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects almost half of adults in the U.S. Learn about some blood pressure myths and facts… Read More “Blood Pressure Myths and Facts”
What Is Resistant Hypertension?
Treatments are available for high blood pressure, but if you’re noticing that, despite taking steps to treat it, your blood pressure is still above your target, you might have what is called resistant hypertension… Read More “What Is Resistant Hypertension?”
Seven Signs of an Unhealthy Heart
There’s no better time than now to focus on keeping your heart – and blood vessels – as healthy as possible! Learn about some signs of an unhealthy heart… Read More “Seven Signs of an Unhealthy Heart”
Five Hacks to Help Control Blood Sugar Naturally
The impacts of these lifestyle hacks are not limited to glucose control. They will benefit many aspects of your life… Read More “Five Hacks to Help Control Blood Sugar Naturally”
Is Saxenda or Wegovy Right for You?
A new class of medication is now available to help with weight loss. And it just so happens that this class of medication is also used to treat diabetes… Read More “Is Saxenda or Wegovy Right for You?”
Hybrid Closed-Loop Technology: Diabetes Questions and Answers
While it is true that some insulin pumps can automatically adjust insulin delivery, we are still a long way from a cure. The systems that are currently available utilize “hybrid closed-loop” technology… Read More “Hybrid Closed-Loop Technology: Diabetes Questions and Answers”
Understanding Liver Function Tests
Everyone has a liver but not everyone understands exactly what it does or why it’s so important. Surprisingly, the liver has numerous roles (upwards of … Read More “Understanding Liver Function Tests”
