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During every patient encounter, we must be vigilant and ask about the ability to afford the medications and supplies that we prescribe… Read More “Improving Insulin Access”

Health care professionals can provide patients with guidelines on healthy plant-based eating that is delicious and affordable.   Read More “The Affordability of a Plant-Based Eating Pattern for Diabetes”

Successful self-management is hard work for those living with diabetes. If adherence to recommended care is an issue, the elephant in the room may be expenses related to diabetes. Read More “Fighting the Good Fight: Helping to Reduce Diabetes Costs for Patients”

Many patients with diabetes experience significant barriers to receiving the care they need to control their disease. All of these barriers to care can influence a patient’s ability to reach optimal diabetes care goals…  Read More “Accessing Diabetes Care”

HCPs play an important role as their subject matter expertise, along with their extensive experience with patients, positions them in a prime role to be an effective advocate. Read More “The Role of the Healthcare Professional in Patient Advocacy”

TCOYD educates and motivates people with diabetes to take a more active role in their condition and provides innovative and integrative continuing diabetes education to medical professionals providing diabetes care. Read More “Taking Control of Your Diabetes: Educate, Motivate, Empower”

Quality, evidence-based diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) services are a fundamental part of the treatment plan. In fact, DSMES is such an essential component of diabetes care that medical treatment without it is considered inadequate… Read More “Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support”

For patients who develop complications leading to a diabetic foot ulcer, the ideal care scenario is in the hands of a multidisciplinary team. Read More “No Small Feat: The Importance of Multidisciplinary Care for Diabetic Feet”

This commentary provides awareness regarding the high incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in those with type 2 diabetes. Read More “The Link Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus”

Are your patients asking about low-carb eating patterns? There is some merit to cutting carbs, especially because going lower-carb can help improve glycemic control… Read More “Low-Carb Eating Patterns: Myths and Facts”