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Archive for the What’s Up Doc Category

What Should My Blood Sugar Be After Eating a Meal?

By Steve Edelman, MD on May 26, 2022   /   Blood Sugar Control, What's Up Doc   /   14 Comments
controlling high blood sugars after eating

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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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   /   4 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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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   /   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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