Dr. Jack Merendino, MD

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Why should I prevent dehydration when I'm sick and have diabetes?

The single biggest risk for anyone with diabetes who is sick is dehydration. Dehydration is a... Full Answer

12/31/1969

Why should I monitor my blood sugar if I have diabetes?

Monitoring your blood sugar doesn't just help you pick the best meals, it also lets you know

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12/31/1969

How does insulin regulate blood glucose?

Think of insulin as the doorman in a fancy apartment building: insulin opens the cell’s

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12/31/1969

How can I manage my diabetes if I get sick from a cold or the flu?

If you have diabetes and you're sick, here are the basic things you need to do:
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12/31/1969

What warning signs should I call my doctor about when I have diabetes?

If you have diabetes, you should call your doctor:

  • If your sugars are
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12/31/1969

How serious is prediabetes?

If you don’t get rid of your pre-diabetes -- even if it never turns into diabetes -- you... Full Answer

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What is basal and bolus insulin therapy for diabetes?

Normally insulin is made in your pancreas, and the best way to think about how to use insulin is

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Why is it important to check my kidney function if I have diabetes?

Ongoing monitoring of your kidney function is an essential part of regular diabetes care. Both

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When should I check my blood sugar levels to manage my diabetes?

Check at least one "before and after" time period a day (for instance, your blood sugar levels

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Why should I keep a diabetes management logbook?

To develop the best diet, exercise, and medication regimens, you have to track how the three... Full Answer

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What are the side effects of insulin therapy for diabetes?

By far the most serious side effect of any form of insulin therapy is hypoglycemia. Before the

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What should I know about insulin if I have diabetes?

All forms of insulin lower blood sugar levels, both by helping cells take up more glucose and,

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When is Welchol helpful for treating diabetes?

Welchol is a bile-acid sequestrant, a class of medications used to treat high cholesterol. The drug... Full Answer

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How do meglitinide drugs help treat diabetes?

The meglitinides Prandin and Starlix prompt the body to make more insulin.  They are... Full Answer

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What are the side effects of sulfonylurea drugs for treating diabetes?

Sulfonylurea medications include glipizide (brand name Glucotrol), glyburide (brand names... Full Answer

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