YOUR MONTHLY DIABETES DOWNLOAD
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For Type 1s, Type 2s, Loved Ones & Healthcare Professionals | OCTOBER 2025
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Bigger Is Always Better…Unless You’re a Prostate!
Thankfully I don’t get sick often, but when I do I always do two things…test my ketones and have my GF bring home my favorite chicken tortilla soup. Since we’re officially in flu season, I wanted to highlight the similarities between diabetic ketoacidosis and flu symptoms, because if you miss the warning signs of DKA, you can get into big trouble fast.
I also wanted to talk about a very common thing that happens with men as we get older…BPH or enlarged prostate. (I now need to get an extra seat for my huge prostate when I fly Southwest!) There are lots of treatments available now including a surprising one that might get a "rise" out of you…and make your partner happy too! 
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YOUR MONTHLY DIABETES DOWNLOAD
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For Type 1s, Type 2s, Loved Ones & Healthcare Professionals | OCTOBER 2025
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Bigger Is Better…Unless You’re a Prostate!
Thankfully I don’t get sick often, but when I do I always do two things…test my ketones and have my GF bring home my favorite chicken tortilla soup. Since we’re officially in flu season, I wanted to highlight the similarities between diabetic ketoacidosis and flu symptoms, because if you miss the warning signs of DKA, you can get into big trouble fast.
I also wanted to talk about a very common thing that happens with men as we get older…BPH or enlarged prostate. (I now need to get an extra seat for my huge prostate when I fly Southwest!) There are lots of treatments available now including a surprising one that might get a "rise" out of you…and make your partner happy too!
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DKA Prevention | Sick Day Rules
Flu season is here, but if you have diabetes, those body aches or stomach troubles might not be the flu at all - they could be signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Because DKA can look a lot like the flu, it’s easy to miss the red flags until it’s too late. Here’s how to spot the difference.
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DKA Prevention | Sick Day Rules
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Flu season is here, but if you have diabetes, those body aches or stomach troubles might not be the flu at all - they could be signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Because DKA can look a lot like the flu, it’s easy to miss the red flags until it’s too late. Here’s how to spot the difference before Netflix-and-chill turns into ER-and-bill.
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Complications | Men’s Health
If you are a man with diabetes and your bathroom habits have started to go rogue, your prostate might be trying to tell you something. Getting up multiple times at night to pee? Trouble fully emptying? Here’s how doctors determine if BPH (a.k.a. an enlarged prostate) is the culprit.
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Complications | Men’s Health
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If you are a man with diabetes and your bathroom habits have started to go rogue, your prostate might be trying to tell you something. Getting up multiple times at night to pee? Trouble fully emptying? Here’s how doctors determine if BPH (a.k.a. an enlarged prostate) is the culprit.
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Case Study | SGLT2s | Type 2 Diabetes
This case study shows how people with diabetes on SGLT2 inhibitors can develop a type of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) that’s easy to miss - but knowing the warning signs can help you stay safe. Read Natalie’s story and learn what everyone on SGLT2s should know.
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Case Study | Autoimmune Conditions
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If you start experiencing unusual stiffness in your body and it’s not "down there", it could be stiff person syndrome. SPS is actually a rare autoimmune disorder that affects fewer than 5,000 people in the U.S., but it sometimes does show up in the same company as type 1 diabetes. Dr. E shares how he and his endocrinology team diagnosed one of their T1D patients with the condition.
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Medtronic’s New Instinct Sensor Is Here!
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Diabetes News | Technology
The long-awaited Instinct sensor, developed by Abbott for Medtronic’s MiniMed automated insulin delivery (AID) and Smart MDI systems, is now available to order. This new sensor offers a thin, discreet design with a 15-day wear time - Medtronic’s longest yet. It’s also the second new sensor Medtronic has introduced this year. Back in April, the FDA cleared the Simplera Sync, an all-in-one disposable sensor for the MiniMed 780G that lasts up to six days.
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FDA Clears Wegovy to Treat MASH
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Diabetes News | Technology
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The long-awaited Instinct sensor, developed by Abbott for Medtronic’s MiniMed automated insulin delivery (AID) and Smart MDI systems, is now available to order. This new sensor offers a thin, discreet design with a 15-day wear time - Medtronic’s longest yet. It’s also the second new sensor Medtronic has introduced this year. Back in April, the FDA cleared the Simplera Sync, an all-in-one disposable sensor for the MiniMed 780G that lasts up to six days.
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