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Archive for the What’s Up Doc Category

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   /   4 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   /   6 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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How Do I Know How Much Insulin I Need with Each Meal?

By Steve Edelman, MD on May 14, 2021   /   Carb Counting, CGM, Diet & Nutrition, Fast-Acting Insulin, Insulin, Multiple Daily Injections, What's Up Doc   /   14 Comments

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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Which Is Better…a Lab A1c Test or the Estimated A1c (GMI) from a CGM?

By Steve Edelman, MD on April 6, 2021   /   A1c, CGM, Dexcom, Medtronic, What's Up Doc   /   35 Comments

Dr. Edelman explains the difference between the laboratory A1c test and the GMI (glucose management indicator) from a CGM report.

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What to Do If You Have Side Effects from the COVID-19 Vaccine

By Steve Edelman, MD on March 12, 2021   /   Coronavirus/COVID-19, DKA, Sickness, What's Up Doc   /   176 Comments

Dr. Edelman explains what to do if your blood sugar runs high or low after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

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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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