Diabetes and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: What’s the Connection?
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.
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If You’re Tired of Injections, Try This Insulin Patch
“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…
5 Big Myths About Diabetes
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…
COVID Pandemic Leads to a Sharp Drop in A1c Testing - Beyond Type 2
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…
Putting Inhaled Insulin to the Test
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…
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