Many people with type 2 diabetes often have a typical body build that includes intra-abdominal fat. Can medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro help with weight loss in this area?
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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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Do the words “health insurance” make you break out into a cold sweat? Are cold sweats covered in your health insurance plan?? In part one of a three-part series on demystifying health insurance, George Huntley, CEO of the Diabetes Leadership Council, offers tips on how to pick a plan with the lowest total cost to you.
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If you’re looking for a new doctor and you don’t know anyone with diabetes in your area to ask for a recommendation, it can be challenging finding the right provider for your needs. Here are some ideas on where you can look.
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Are sugar-free products a better alternative for people with diabetes? Registered Dietitian Janice Baker shares her thoughts.
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Preventing blood sugars from spiking after eating is one of the biggest challenges in diabetes. Dr. Edelman offers tips on how to control post-meal highs.
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Dr. Edelman discusses the important role ACE inhibitors and ARBs play in protecting your heart and kidneys.
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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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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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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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