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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 Answer05/21/6170
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 Answer05/21/5633
What medications can raise my insulin level?
Many diabetes medications work by increasing the amount of insulin made in your body. ... Full Answer05/21/5431
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 Answer05/21/5165
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 Answer05/21/5000
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 Answer05/21/4774
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 Answer05/21/4093
What are medications for insulin resistance?
Metformin (Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Fortamet, Riomet) and the thiazolidinediones or... Full Answer05/21/3927
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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