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The dangerous intersection of diabetes and infection takes center spotlight in this vital conversation between nurse practitioners Nicole and Kelli. They reveal a startling medical reality that deserves immediate attention: infections have risen to become the third leading cause of death in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Moving beyond typical weight-loss discussions that dominate health conversations, especially during resolution season, they emphasize that true health and wellness should be our primary focus. With obesity linked to over half of new type 2 diabetes diagnoses annually, understanding proper management becomes critical. The practitioners explain the dangerous cycle that occurs during infection: blood glucose rises naturally, creating an environment where bacteria thrive, while chronically elevated blood sugar creates blood that's "like syrup," making oxygen delivery difficult precisely where it's needed most.

The conversation delivers practical, actionable advice for diabetic patients and those at risk. Protein intake recommendations (roughly equivalent to body weight in grams for maintenance, or about one-third of daily calories for those trying to lose weight) provide clear nutritional guidelines. They stress the importance of early intervention for suspected infections, proper hydration alongside increased protein consumption, and regular monitoring of laboratory values like albumin levels. A final gem for listeners: information about new at-home combination tests that check for multiple respiratory infections simultaneously, allowing for prompt telehealth treatment without leaving home during infection season. Whether you're managing diabetes, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in preventative health, this episode delivers crucial information that could quite literally save lives.

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