Whether or not you have type 2 diabetes, you must eat. You must also pay attention to what and how you eat. But if you have type 2 diabetes, how can you enjoy food? In addition, how can one create a healthy eating plan? Everybody is different, and there is no “one-size-fits-all” eating plan. So, what do we do? To get a better understanding of how to find joy in food, Beyond Type 2 spoke with two experts in the area of type 2 diabetes and nutrition. Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, is co-author of “The Complete Diabetes Organizer and Diabetes: 365 Tips for Living Well.” She is the own ..read more

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. What is the Difference Between Mealtime Insulin and Long-acting Insulin? Sometimes referred to as “background insulin,” long-acting insulin is used to maintain stable blood-sugar levels. “Basal insulin is 100% meant to be for the glucose that your liver naturally produces,” says Jennifer Okemah, a registered dietitian and certified diabe ..read more

If you have diabetes, you know how important it is to control your blood-sugar levels and maintain good health by carefully balancing your diet, medications, and physical activity. Regretfully, food insecurity—i.e.,  “the condition of not having access to sufficient food, or food of adequate quality, to meet one’s basic needs”—can pose a direct threat to your diabetes management and may even raise the risk of the disease developing in later life. What is Food Insecurity? Food insecurity means not having access to enough food. Food insecurity can look different for different people an ..read more

Justin Eastzer is a content creator and podcaster who discusses diabetes technology. Justin is the host and founder of Diabetech. Justin also creates diabetes content on TikTok and Instagram to entertain and educate others about how diabetes works—and is managed. Before YouTube, Justin worked in Hollywood as a Digital Content Producer at America’s Got Talent, Head Editor for Spotify’s Secret Genius Series, and an Editor/Producer in TV Development at Brian Graden Media. Justin also produced and hosted tech reviews at CNET for a YouTube channel with over 3 million subscribers. This interview has ..read more

If you aren’t at your ideal weight and live with chronic kidney disease, weight management is of the essence. Obesity accounts for approximately 20%–25% of kidney disease worldwide. The true number is far higher when you include intermediate-disease states like: Type 2 diabetes—which is the most common global cause of chronic kidney disease—and High blood pressure—which is the second-most-common cause. In fact, having diabetes and hypertension explains most obesity-associated kidney risk. Furthermore: People from low-income communities are more likely to be living with obesity, and People w ..read more

Continuous glucose monitoring is not just for people with type 1 diabetes anymore! In fact, there are several reasons why a newly diagnosed person with type 2 should consider using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). According to the American Diabetes Association 2023 Standards of Care, real-time CGM should be offered to youth and adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes on intensive-insulin therapy or insulin-pump therapy who are able to safely use the device. What is a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)? Continuous Glucose Monitors—also known as CGMs—are wearable technology. CGMs make it easier ..read more

Managing diabetes is a personal journey. It’s nice to have people in your corner to help you pick up medications or listen when you need to vent. However, it is important to set boundaries in diabetes management—especially where your weight, food choices and movement are concerned. Let’s explore why boundaries are so important for diabetes management, and how you can set them with other people. Why Is It Important to Set Boundaries in Diabetes Management? Setting boundaries is an essential part of building healthy relationships with people, Boundaries come in different forms, including: Physi ..read more

On March 14, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved resmetirom (Rezdiffra)—the first drug for a diabetes-related liver disease known as MASH. The approval makes way for the first and only medication for the treatment of a diabetes-related liver disease known as non-cirrhotic non-alcoholic steatohepatitis—also known as metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH)—with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (thickening/scarring). “Previously, patients with [MASH] who also have notable liver scarring did not have a medication that could directly address their liver damage ..read more

If you are overweight and live with chronic kidney disease, weight management is of the essence. Obesity accounts for approximately 20%–25% of kidney disease worldwide. The true number is far higher when you include intermediate-disease states like: Type 2 diabetes—which is the most common global cause of chronic kidney disease—and High blood pressure—which is the second-most-common cause. In fact, having diabetes and hypertension explains most obesity-associated kidney risk. Furthermore: People from low-income communities are more likely to have obesity, and People who had lower income for ..read more

Dexcom recently introduced a direct-to-Apple-Watch feature for its G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) users. This means G7 will be the only CGM system that can directly connect to Apple Watch—without needing to carry an iPhone. By the end of the second quarter of this year, the company plans a phased launch for all G7 iOS users everywhere. Dexcom chair, president and CEO Kevin Sayer says that—in one years’ time—Dexcom has moved at an extraordinary pace. “We launched G7 in 16 additional countries, released Dexcom ONE+ and are … announcing the phased launch of ‘Direct-to-watch’,” says Sayer ..read more