Dr. Edelman shares important topics you should talk to your pharmacist about when you are having a prescription filled.
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Dr. E has been stepping up his game to increase his time in range…sure, for his health, but mostly to beat Dr P. In recently months Dr. E has been hitting 90% TIR on a regular basis. Learn his technique and see if it’ll work for you too.
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Trying to figure out how much insulin you need with each meal can be overwhelming, especially if you are newly diagnosed with diabetes or new to using insulin. Dr. Edelman shares his advice on figuring out your “insulin menu”.
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Dr. Edelman explains the difference between the laboratory A1c test and the GMI (glucose management indicator) from a CGM report.
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Dr. Edelman explains what to do if your blood sugar runs high or low after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Dr. Edelman explains when you should treat a low with sugar and when you should use emergency glucagon.
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If you’re an active person and wear a CGM, keeping it in place can be challenging. Many people also have problems with skin irritation. Dr. Edelman offers tips for both of these common problems.
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Nephrologist Dr. Bethany Karl discusses which foods are best for people with diabetic kidney disease, and she offers resources for recipes, dining out tips and overall kidney health.
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If you have diabetes, should you automatically be on a statin, even if your LDL is in range? Dr. Edelman tackles this often controversial question.
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With recent news about SGLT2s and GLP-1 RAs helping to protect against heart disease in addition to their primary purpose of lowering blood sugars, Dr. Edelman addresses the question of whether it’s safe to take them together, and if they can also cause hypoglycemia.
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