Dr. Jack Merendino, MD

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Why should I take a statin medication for cholesterol if I have diabetes?

There have been many studies showing the benefit of cholesterol lowering with statin drugs in those... Full Answer

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What are the different types of cholesterol?

Cholesterol and triglycerides are the two major forms of fat that circulate in the blood, and

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What are the heart benefits of ACE inhibitor drugs if I have diabetes?

The ADVANCE (Action in Diabetes and Vascular Disease) trial found that treatment with an ACE... Full Answer

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What medications can raise my insulin level?

Many diabetes medications work by increasing the amount of insulin made in your body. ... Full Answer

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What drugs treat high blood pressure in people with diabetes?

There are many drugs to treat high blood pressure; we'll focus on two main classes: the ACE

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What are ketones?

Ketones are chemicals that appear in the blood and urine when you are developing ketoacidosis,... Full Answer

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

Your blood pressure deserves every bit as much attention as your blood sugar if you have diabetes;... Full Answer

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What are the benefits of Symlin if I have type 1 diabetes?

The only medication specifically approved by the FDA for treating those with type 1 diabetes other... Full Answer

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What is a closed-loop insulin delivery system for treating diabetes?

A closed-loop insulin delivery system is essentially an artificial pancreas. The loop refers to

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What is a continuous glucose monitor for diabetes?'

We are just at the beginning of some significant advances in glucose monitoring, and one of the

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Which diabetes patients should consider using an insulin pump?

Most insulin pump users are devoted to the idea that a pump is the only real way to treat type 1

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What diabetes medications make hypoglycemia more likely during exercise?

You may develop a low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) during exercise if there is too much insulin... Full Answer

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What are medications for insulin resistance?

Metformin (Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Fortamet, Riomet) and the thiazolidinediones or... Full Answer

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What are smart insulin pumps for diabetes treatment?

Deciding how much insulin to give with an insulin pump is the same as when insulin is given by

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What is an insulin pump?

An insulin pump is a device that administers insulin continuously under the skin. There are no

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