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Product Review: Lingo by Abbott
It must be my lucky week — another over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring system, this time from Abbott. It’s crazy to think that these products were once available only by prescription, and now we…
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Product Review: Stelo by Dexcom
Continuous glucose monitoring without a prescription is finally here—introducing Dexcom Stelo! The Stelo Glucose Biosensor System (Stelo) is an over-the-counter device that delivers real-time glucose data, no prescription required. Designed for convenience and…
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Destigmatizing Diabetes
Diabetes stigma refers to the negative attitudes, judgment, discrimination, or prejudice directed at individuals simply because they have diabetes. This stigma can manifest both internally and externally. Internal stigma arises when individuals with…
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Mitigating Therapeutic Inertia of GLP-1 Use in T2D
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, commonly known as GLP-1 RAs, have recently garnered significant media attention. Initially developed to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, these medications have also proven to…
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Is the “Diabetic Diet” a Thing of the Past?
If I had a dollar for every time I received a referral to provide education on the so-called “diabetic diet,” I’d be a very wealthy lady! While I understand the good intentions behind…