Dear Nadia,
Is the new inhalable insulin for people with type1 or type 2 diabetes?
Susan
Kenosha WI
Dear Susan,
The new Afrezza insulin is for people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
It’s a powdered insulin that …
Tag Archives: Type 2
AskNadia: Is The FreeStyle Libre CGM Sensor As Accurate as Finger Pricking Blood Glucose Monitors?
Dear Nadia:
I have had type-2 diabetes for more than ten years. I was first enthusiastic about lancing to see my blood sugar levels, but this dropped off. My doctor checked blood fasting levels about every three months. Then, she …
AskNadia: Substituting Lantus Insulin for Levemir Insulin
Dear Nadia,
I would like to know, if I normally use Levemir pen insulin, and I run out before my health insurance kicks in, can I use Lantus insulin until I can get coverage for my Levemir ?
Rita U…
BMI Linked to Meal Timing in People with Diabetes
According to a new study, people with type 2 diabetes who stay up late and delay breakfast in the morning have higher body mass. The study involved 210 non-shift workers in Thailand, all of whom had type 2 diabetes. The …
Ask Nadia: Is Coconut Oil Good For Maintaining Blood Sugar
Nadia,
I’ve heard that coconut oil is good for maintaining blood sugar. Is this true, or did I misunderstand?
Debbie
San Diego Ca
Dear Debbie,
In the past, the benefits of coconut oil were considered controversial because some felt there …
AskNadia: My Walgreen’s True Metrix Lancet Gauge
Dear Nadia,
I bought the Walgreens blood glucose test meter True Metrix, made by Trividia Health. In the box was a package of lancelets that contained long needles, medium length needles, and short needles.
I have learned that lancet needles …
Diabetes Health Type 1: Sex and Diabetes: From Her Point of View
I have had type 1 diabetes since the age of ten. When my husband and I were first married, I had no trouble with my sex drive. After the births of our three children, however, I noticed a big decrease …
Youth with Type 2 Diabetes Face Challenges in Transitioning to Adult Care
A new study has found that for young adults with type 2 diabetes, transitioning from pediatric to adult care can be a dangerous time. This period is often characterized by significantly worsened glycemic control, as type 2 diabetes becomes more …
AskNadia: How Do I Calculate My A1c from My Blood Sugar Range?
Dear Nadia,
My blood sugar has been hovering around 220 and 240. How do I calculate my A1c?
Sam
Dear Sam:
The term A1c has become the new buzzword for knowing your blood sugar range. Your targeted blood sugar A1c …
AskNadia: How Can I Get off My Medications When My A1c is 12?
Dear Nadia,
I’m a type 2 diabetic and have lost over 30 pounds in the last two years. I am on medication and insulin and would like to get off of them, but my A1c is at 12. I eat …
