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Treating a Low: When to Consume Sugar & When to Use Glucagon

By Steve Edelman, MD on February 11, 2021   /   Glucagon, Hypoglycemia, What's Up Doc   /   Leave a comment

Dr. Edelman explains when you should treat a low with sugar and when you should use emergency glucagon.

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How Do You Keep Your CGM In Place and Keep It from Irritating Your Skin?

By Steve Edelman, MD on January 14, 2021   /   CGM, Dexcom, Freestyle Libre, Type 1, Type 2, What's Up Doc   /   8 Comments

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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What Foods Should You Eat to Protect Your Kidneys?

By Bethany Karl, DO on December 10, 2020   /   Kidneys, What's Up Doc   /   2 Comments

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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Should Everyone with Diabetes Be on a Statin?

By Steve Edelman, MD on November 11, 2020   /   Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Heart Disease Prevention, Medications, Statins, What's Up Doc   /   4 Comments

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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Cardiovascular Benefits of SGLT2 Inhibitors & GLP-1 RAs

By Steve Edelman, MD on October 13, 2020   /   GLP-1 RA, SGLT2, Type 2, What's Up Doc   /   4 Comments

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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How Often Should You Change the Infusion Set on Your Insulin Pump?

By Steve Edelman, MD on September 10, 2020   /   Pumps, What's Up Doc   /   11 Comments

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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Are GLP-1s and SGLT2s replacements for Metformin or in addition to Metformin?

By Steve Edelman, MD on August 7, 2020   /   GLP-1 RA, Heart Disease, Heart Disease Prevention, Medications, SGLT-2 Inhibitors, Type 2, What's Up Doc   /   13 Comments

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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How to Treat Foot to Floor Phenomenon

By Steve Edelman, MD on July 8, 2020   /   Blood Sugar Control, Insulin, Pumps, What's Up Doc   /   9 Comments

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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Does It Make a Difference Where You Put Your FreeStyle Libre Sensor?

By Steve Edelman, MD on June 9, 2020   /   CGM, Freestyle Libre, What's Up Doc   /   20 Comments

It can be confusing and alarming if you swap out your sensor and your blood sugar readings fluctuate without food or exercise being a factor. Dr. Edelman explains why this can happen, and if the location of your sensor has an effect on the readings.

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Sick Day Rules and What to Do If You Test Positive for COVID-19

By Steve Edelman, MD on May 12, 2020   /   Coronavirus/COVID-19, DKA, Sickness, What's Up Doc   /   2 Comments

Everyone with diabetes should have a game plan for how to manage your diabetes when you’re sick. It’s especially important right now as we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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