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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There seems to be some confusion and/or controversy on how often one should change the infusion line on an insulin pump. Dr. Edelman explains why timing is important and how it can affect insulin absorption.
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With newer medication options available now for treating type 2 diabetes, Dr. Edelman answers a common question about how they can be included in a diabetes management regimen with regard to metformin.
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Dr. Edelman offers a solution for “Foot to Floor” phenomenon, which is a very common situation in people with diabetes who are on insulin, and occurs when blood sugars rise upon waking.
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