If you take all your medications as prescribed but still struggle with your weight, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, sleep, anxiety, or depression, you may have something called hypercortisolism. Elevated levels of cortisol can cause high blood sugars that can resist even the most powerful glucose-lowering medications out there. Dr. E and his special guest Dr. Dan Einhorn discuss the causes, symptoms, screening procedures, and treatment options for this difficult condition.
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Dr. Edelman helps a patient who has Flatbush Diabetes (also known as Ketosis-Prone Diabetes) which is a unique subtype of type 2 diabetes.
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As endocrinologists and people living with type 1 diabetes, Drs. E+P wanted to try Medtronic’s newest AID system after hearing about its new algorithm and SmartGuard feature. Dr. E shares his experience as a patient, and Dr. P offers his thoughts on the device from a provider’s point of view.
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Did you know certain medications can have an impact your blood sugar? Pharmacist Christina Sidrak (who lives with type 1 diabetes herself) discusses several medication types that can affect blood sugar, blood pressure, and insulin sensitivity.
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LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) is the most missed diagnosis in diabetes. The fancy acronym simply means you got type 1 diabetes as an adult, but a lot of HCPs aren’t aware of the condition. Here are the key characteristics of LADA, along with several ways it presents differently than type 1 or type 2.
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This low-carb take on an old-fashioned favorite features a chocolate custard base, a light chiffon filling and a whipped cream topping that’s finished with sweet chocolate shavings.
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These teriyaki shrimp kabobs are made with a sugar-free sauce that’s flavored with garlic and ginger. The shrimp cooks fast on the grill to make for a quick and healthy summertime meal.
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This German-style side dish features crisp-tender green beans warmed in a sweet and sour sauce with bacon, onions, apple cider vinegar and low-carb brown sugar, putting a new twist on an old classic.
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Did you know our furry four-legged friends can have a positive impact on diabetes management? Drs. E+P bring in some very tiny guests (including Dr. E’s pet bunny Wilbur) to illustrate several ways dogs, cats, and other animals can make diabetes a little less ruff.
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Recent shortages of medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro have caused an influx of imitation drugs around the world. The FDA and World Health Organization have issued warnings about the safety risks of taking these counterfeit products because they can contain questionable ingredients that can cause series harm. Dr. Edelman explains how to know if the medication you’re taking is authentic and what to look out for in fake products.
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