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Oct 10, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christine Fallabel
Swimming with an insulin pump requires careful preparation to maintain blood sugar control and protect your device. This guide covers practical tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience in the water. This will depend on what kind of insulin pump you’re using. However, It’s generally recommended that you avoid swimming with your insulin pumps attached unless you use a waterproof insulin pump cover.
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May 17, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christine Fallabel
Prediabetes is a growing epidemic in the United States, affecting more than one in three adults. The good news, however, is that prediabetes is reversible. We sat down with Venus Jones, an avid fitness enthusiast and marathon runner who successfully reversed her prediabetes, to learn more. Key Points:Nearly 80 percent of people with prediabetes are unaware they have the condition, highlighting the importance of regular health screenings.
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May 10, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christine Fallabel
Managing diabetes can be a lot to handle, but with improvements in medications and technology, it is becoming more doable every day. We sat down with Wes Moran, who lives in Seattle and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two years ago, to discuss what steps she used to lower her A1c from over 10 percent to under 7 percent. Key Points:Using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology, Wes Moran found motivation by seeing tangible improvements in her blood glucose levels.
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May 3, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christine Fallabel
Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults, or LADA, for short, is a relatively rare form of diabetes. It is often called . It can sometimes be misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes because many people do not require insulin therapy in the short term after diagnosis. It is also only diagnosed in adulthood. We sat down with Billy Rigby, a 41-year-old living in Pennsylvania who has officially lived with LADA diabetes for the past two years. In 2018, he was told he had type 2 diabetes.
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Apr 26, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christine Fallabel
While type 1 diabetes (T1D) is currently not preventable or curable and we still do not know its exact cause, incredible advances in medical technology and science have made screening for markers of the condition easier than ever before.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christine Fallabel
Diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA for short, is a severe complication of type 1 diabetes. If not treated quickly, it can lead to serious long-term complications like brain swelling and coma and can potentially even be life-threatening. Despite its seriousness, many people do not know the signs and symptoms of DKA. We sat down with Ty Beringer, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 28 years and lives outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas. He experienced this condition firsthand.
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Apr 12, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christine Fallabel
Ozempic is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medication that is commonly prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes to help manage blood glucose (sugar) and A1c levels and to address insulin resistance. While approved for type 2 diabetes, Ozempic has also seen off-label use in type 1 diabetes cases to manage similar issues, such as insulin resistance.
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Apr 5, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christine Fallabel
Metformin is a cornerstone in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, long used for its effectiveness in managing blood sugar levels. But its usefulness extends beyond this traditional role, offering potential benefits for a variety of people living with diabetes. As we explore the experiences of people like Kat Schroeder, we uncover the ways in which metformin is effective not just for type 2 but also for type 1 diabetes in some individuals.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christine Fallabel
Zepbound is a new medication used for weight loss and maintenance in people who are overweight or obese. It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2023. It can be difficult to determine how much Zepbound is appropriate for you and how to dose this medication. This article will tell you everything you need to know about taking and dosing Zepbound.
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Mar 22, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christine Fallabel
Zepbound is a prescription medication approved in 2023 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chronic weight management. Can Zepbound help you lose weight? And how effective is the medication for weight loss? This article will explain everything you need to know about Zepbound and weight loss. Key PointsZepbound, a GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist, has been FDA-approved for chronic weight management in adults who are obese or overweight.
