Interviewed by Jewels Doskicz Chicago, IL, hosted the 2025 American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions, bringing together a diverse community of experts dedicated to advancing diabetes care and research. The sessions sparked excitement and inspired hope, highlighting cutting-edge diabetes research, technology, and novel therapies. “The energy level at ADA 2025 was unlike anything I’ve experienced […]
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is now available without a prescription in the United States. Our founder Jennifer Okemah and Diana Isaacs, an Endocrinology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, were invited by Justin Eastzer, Founder & Host of Diabetech, to discuss these new technologies. This episode explores the mechanism of these biosensors, as well as the benefits and […]
Written by Jewels Doskicz Interviewee: Jennifer Okemah, MS, RDN, CSSD, BC-ADM, CDCES What’s your best-kept secret for maximizing time in range with T1D during exercise? “There are two things I always ask a client with T1D: What’s your insulin on board (IOB), and what’s the direction of your continuous glucose monitor (CGM) arrow? This information supplies […]
Have you begun taking insulin at mealtimes? Has your physician discussed it with you? You may be wondering how the numerous types of insulin on the market differ from one another. Read on to learn about the differences between mealtime and long-acting insulin. Written by Kourtney Johnson Interviewee: Jennifer Okemah, MS, RDN, CSSD, BC-ADM, CDCES What […]
How are diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease connected? Jennifer Okemah, our founder and clinical director, was invited to talk about the connection between diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease, as well as the treatments for both conditions. Written by Jewels Doskicz. Interviewee: Jennifer Okemah, MS, RDN, CSSD, BC-ADM, CDCES If you have diabetes, you may be […]
“When I see new diabetes technology, I ask myself, ‘Where does it shine?’” said Jennifer Okemah, MS, RD, BCADM, CDCES, CSSD, from Salute Nutrition near Seattle, WA. She admits she was skeptical of the CeQur Simplicity insulin patch at first. “I quickly realized the shine of this insulin patch technology is how basic it is,” said Okemah. Worn on your abdomen for […]
1. The reason your blood sugar is high in the morning is because of what you ate for dinner the previous night. There are many reasons why blood sugar can be elevated in the morning and food is only one reason. During the night or during long periods of not eating, your liver makes glucose for your […]
WRITTEN BY: GINGER VIEIRA Skipping routine A1c tests because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and telehealth appointments have left many people with diabetes with rising blood sugars and too little support. The sharp drop in A1c testing over the last year during the ongoing pandemic and a rocky transition to virtual healthcare has left many […]
WRITTEN BY: GINGER VIEIRA Editor’s Note: This article is about Ginger’s personal experience using Afrezza, and what has worked for her may not work for everyone. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes care regimen. Beyond Type 1 has an active partnership with MannKind, makers of Afrezza. This article was […]
Blood glucose meters are, of course, a key tool in managing diabetes because they allow people with diabetes to see what their blood glucose level is within a matter of seconds, empowering them to take corrective action if necessary. Like all diabetes supplies, however, glucose meters can be expensive and hard to obtain without insurance […]
