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Your endocrinologist appointment: 9 important tips

Posted by Naomi Kingery Bayardo on February 28, 2024
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Check out these 9 tips to make your next endocrinologist appointment as smooth and stress-free as possible.

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What is insulin resistance?

Posted by Sabrina Huda Sanchez on June 28, 2023
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Learn about how insulin resistance causes your pancreas to produce even more insulin to compensate.

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What you need to know about donating blood when you have diabetes

Posted by Alexis Papayanakos on June 14, 2022
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Learn essential tips for donating blood while managing diabetes. Make a positive impact with confidence.

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Steroids and diabetes: The effect on high blood sugar

Posted by LOOP Blog Editorial on October 29, 2020
Steroids and diabetes

In this article, we will focus on systemic (i.e. oral, injected, or inhaled) glucocorticoids that we’ll call “steroids” since these are the most likely to affect glucose levels.

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4 tips for finding the best diabetes support network

Posted by LOOP Blog Editorial on February 23, 2017
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Read these 4 tips on how to get started building a diabetes support network.

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Dealing with diabetes stigma with type 2 diabetes

Posted by Naomi Kingery Bayardo on February 11, 2016
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Address stigma surrounding Type 2 diabetes with confidence. Gain insights and strategies for combating misconceptions.

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Managing type 2 diabetes with insulin pump therapy

Posted by LOOP Blog Editorial on March 24, 2014
Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Pumps

Learn about the benefits and considerations of managing type 2 diabetes with insulin pump therapy. Explore the possibilities and insights shared from Medtronic Diabetes.

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