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Does Everyone with Diabetes Need to Be on an ACE Inhibitor?

By Steve Edelman, MD on April 26, 2022   /   Blood Pressure, Diabetes Complications, Heart Disease, Kidneys, SGLT-2 Inhibitors, What's Up Doc   /   2 Comments
Diabetes and ACE inhibitors and ARBs

Dr. Edelman discusses the important role ACE inhibitors and ARBs play in protecting your heart and kidneys.

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CGM Values vs. Finger Sticks: How Close Should the Values Be?

By Steve Edelman, MD on February 22, 2022   /   CGM, What's Up Doc   /   1 Comment
CGM values versus finger stick values for diabetes

What is an acceptable difference between CGM values and finger stick numbers from a blood glucose meter? Dr. Edelman explains.

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Double Diabetes: Can You Have Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes at the Same Time?

By Steve Edelman, MD on January 21, 2022   /   Type 1, Type 2, What's Up Doc   /   2 Comments
double diabetes - type 1 and type 2

Did you know it’s possible for someone to have both type 1 and type 2 diabetes at the same time? Dr. Edelman explains how it can happen.

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What Is Insulin Resistance and How Do You Know If You Have It?

By Steve Edelman, MD on December 7, 2021   /   Insulin Resistance, Type 2, What's Up Doc   /   Leave a comment
insulin resistance

Insulin resistance occurs when certain cells in your body don’t respond well to insulin, so your pancreas makes more insulin which raises blood sugar levels over time.

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Can Statins Cause Muscle Aches?

By Steve Edelman, MD on November 10, 2021   /   Cholesterol, What's Up Doc   /   2 Comments

The vast majority of people taking statins won’t experience any side effects at all, but a minority of folks can have them. If you think your statin may be causing muscle aches, there are options you can discuss with your doctor.

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Type 1 Endocrinologists Get High Blood Sugars Too

By TCOYD on October 14, 2021   /   Type 1, What's Up Doc   /   2 Comments
high blood sugar stories

Even endocrinologists – who manage diabetes for a living – experience high and low blood sugars. A few of our longtime speakers share their personal experiences (and some lessons learned) so you know you are not alone!

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Should People with Diabetes Get the COVID-19 Booster Shot?

By TCOYD on September 13, 2021   /   Coronavirus/COVID-19, Immune System, What's Up Doc   /   56 Comments

Should people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes get the COVID-19 booster? Drs. Edelman and Pettus weigh in.

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Do GLP-1s and SGLT2s Affect Insulin Use, and Do They Cause Hypoglycemia?

By Steve Edelman, MD on August 11, 2021   /   GLP-1 RA, Hypoglycemia, SGLT-2 Inhibitors, What's Up Doc   /   2 Comments

Dr. Edelman clarifies how SGLTs and GLP-1s affect insulin use, and whether or not they cause hypoglycemia.

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What to Ask Your Pharmacist When Starting a New Medication

By Steve Edelman, MD on July 13, 2021   /   Medications, What's Up Doc   /   Leave a comment

Dr. Edelman shares important topics you should talk to your pharmacist about when you are having a prescription filled.

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How to Improve Your Time in Range Solely by Adjusting Your Alerts and Alarms!

By Steve Edelman, MD on June 15, 2021   /   CGM, CGM Alerts, Time in Range, What's Up Doc   /   4 Comments

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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