Medications That Can Screw Up Your Blood Sugars

medications that can screw up your diabetes

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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Bad Advice from Your Doctor? It Can Happen!

Dr. E's Case Study

Dr. E’s new patient William had diligently followed advice from his primary care provider that unfortunately kept his blood sugars high all day, every day for many years. Thankfully Dr. E was able to help William turn things around with a few simple tools and strategies.

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The Case of the Club Med Scuba Instructor Whose Blood Sugars Took a Dive!

Dr. E's Case Study

Dr. E’s 22-year-old patient who lives with type 1 recently landed his dream job as a scuba instructor at Club Med in the Caribbean. His only problem is a big one – he gets low every time he dives. Dr. E offered a variety of preventative measures so his patient could keep wearing a scuba suit to work.

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Case Study: The Mystery of the Matcha Latte Meltdown

Dr. E's Case Study

Dr. E’s patient has consistently flat blood sugars overnight, but they spike every morning on her way to work, and she never recovers all day. Her only breakfast? A harmless green tea from Starbucks. So what gives?

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When Do High and Low Blood Sugars Start to Cause Complications?

High and Low Blood Sugars Causing Complications

Complications from diabetes can occur if your blood sugars are too high for too long, but what exactly does that mean? Dr. Edelman gives a more detailed explanation which will hopefully put your mind at ease.

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