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Comparing Metformin And Berberine: What You Need To Know
High blood sugar is becoming more common, so many people are looking for medications and supplements to help control it. While there are several options out there, two stand out – metformin and berberine. In this article, we’ll explore the differences between these two effective remedies and what you should know when considering them. We’ll […]
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5 Naturopathic Approaches to Managing Diabetes
Managing diabetes is a challenging task, but it can be made easier with the help of naturopathic medicine. By utilizing the natural healing powers of food, herbs, and body-mind techniques, naturopathic medicine offers a safe, effective, and holistic approach to diabetes care. This article will outline five naturopathic approaches to managing diabetes, including proper nutrition, […]
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How To Lower Blood Sugar Fast! Doctor's Advise
Specialist Doctor’s Advice on Blood Glucose Lowering! You have high blood sugar, and you’re not sure what to do about how to lower blood sugar fast and quickly. You’ve heard there are ways to lower your blood sugar quickly, but you’re not sure if they work or are safe. In this blog post, you’ll learn […]
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Mounjaro | Weight Loss And Diabetes Wonder
MOUNJARO: IS IT EFFECTIVE FOR DIABETES AND WEIGHT LOSS I have been using Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) with my patients for a while now and the results have been great. So far, it has helped with weight loss and diabetes control. It is similar to Ozempic, so if you are on Ozempic, I do not recommend switching, […]
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Fenugreek Benefits For Men & For Women
FENUGREEK BENEFITS BOTH FOR MEN & FOR WOMEN Fenugreek is an interesting little plant. Fenugreek seeds can be used both as an herb and a spice, though their flavor is similar. Today I am talking about mighty spice fenugreek benefits for men and fenugreek benefits for women including its blood sugar-regulating features. The fenugreek […]
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Diabetic Supplements That Actually Work!
What Diabetic Supplements Do Actually Work? Today I am talking about diabetic supplements that actually work! It is not just diabetic supplements, but also herbs. I know you guys have heard “some stuff” from “people”, but you are probably all lost. Every company claims that their diabetic supplement work but in reality, most don’t. How […]
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What causes diabetes?
What causes diabetes is an extremely common question. As you know there are many different types of diabetes. The most commonly known type of diabetes is type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Although they both result in high blood sugars, which causes type 1 diabetes versus type 2 diabetes is totally different. In this […]
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Why do diabetics lose limbs?
Do Diabetics lose limbs? I see a ton of diabetic patients in my office and sometimes they come with diabetic foot ulcers sometimes they come to see me the first time with the missing limbs and that really really makes me sad and I want the awareness to go up and today I’m going to […]
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Can Bariatric Surgery/Gastric Bypass Surgery Cure Diabetes?
Can You Reverse Diabetes With Gastric Bypass Surgery? Bariatric surgery can be a very good alternative when dietary and medication approaches fail for diabetes type 2. Bariatric surgery has been a popular treatment for obesity treatment recently for this reason. Can bariatric surgery cure diabetes? Sometimes but not all cases. Patients having a milder form […]
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Intermittent Fasting for Type 2 Diabetes | Sugar MDs
What is intermittent fasting and what it is not? Intermittent fasting is fasting a long time, typically is 16 to 20 hours a day. Some people prefer fasting for a shorter time such as 8 to 12 hours but that’s not necessarily the same as 16 hours of fasting when it comes to health benefits. […]
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Low Blood Sugar, Everything You Need to Know!
What number is low blood sugar (glucose)? Most endocrinologists/diabetes doctors believe that below 70 mg/dl blood sugar is an alert level. Yet, clinically important biochemical low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia) is blood sugar below 54mg/dl. American Diabetes Association (ADA) has defined hypoglycemia (low blood sugar/glucose) in patients with diabetes as all episodes of an abnormally […]
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Bydureon, benefits, weight loss, side effects and coupon
Bydureon, Byetta & Bydureon Bcise Jimmy has seen his diabetes doctor this week. The doctor prescribed him Bydureon. On the other hand he has no idea how to use Bydureon. He goes to the pharmacy to find out that he needed the Bydureon coupon to save money. Unfortunately, he did not have that. He picks […]
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Does metformin cause weight loss?
David just found out that he had diabetes. His primary care doctor prescribed metformin to reduce his A1c. His goal with diabetes is to lose weight. He is curious whether metformin helps reduce his weight. So he asks does metformin cause a weight loss to his doctor. Let us answer David’s question. Endocrinologists and diabetologists […]
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Metformin & kidney, heart, liver problems? Cancer?
Metformin is the most widely used type 2 diabetic medication. Yet, there are a lot of questions about this medicine. Moreover, there are significant concerns about metformin side effects as well. Does it t cause cancer? Does metformin lead to kidney problems? Some people love it, and some people hated it. We will answer the […]
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Everything about Lantus Solostar, side effects & Lantus coupon
George’s doctor prescribed the Lantus Solostar pen. He knows that Lantus is insulin. He is panicking because he thinks he has been having insulin-dependent. He is fearful that he is going to have side effects from Lantus. He is concerned that the Lantus price is expensive. He is trying to also find a Lantus coupon […]
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Telemedicine/Telehealth for Diabetics-Employers and Insurers
Why Telemedicine/Telehealth for Diabetes? During this coronavirus epidemic, everybody is now looking into telemedicine/telehealth. Most people have some understanding of telemedicine. Yet a lot of people do not know how to do it. At SugarMDs we look at telemedicine differently. For us, telemedicine is not just seeing the diabetic patient on the video. The […]
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Diabetes Treatment Plan & Care Center - Isn't time for Online diabetes care?
Why should you care for your diabetes and where is the best mobile diabetes care center? Michael just heard he had diabetes. He comes to a diabetes care center for a diabetes care plan. Michael feels somewhat angry with himself. He blames himself for not having a healthy lifestyle. On the other hand, there are […]
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Invokana Side effects vs benefits & Invokana coupon
Leslie just heard that Invokana can cause amputations. She panicked. Leslie has been on Invokana (generic: canagliflozin) for almost 2 years now. She looks at her feet and smiles “they are still there”. Okay, Leslie is a little dramatic but in reality, people get exposed to all sorts of information. Most of the time they […]
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Jardiance for Diabetes, Side effects, Jardiance coupon
An Honest review of Jardiance by Endocrinologist Dr. Ahmet Ergin Most of you have heard about Jardiance. You may have diabetes and are looking to get the safest and most effective ways to control your diabetes. You may have concerns about the side effects of Jardiance. Maybe you were looking for Jardiance coupons to be […]
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Why Does Metformin Cause Diarrhea? What to do? - SugarMD
Endocrinologist Advise on Metformin-Induced Diarrhea If you started taking metformin due to diabetes you probably have some questions now. Such as, does metformin cause diarrhea? What other side effects does metformin have other than diarrhea? The short answer is most of the time yes. The real question is how to avoid diarrhea and what to […]
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Januvia side effects and Januvia Coupon
Endocrinologist Review of Januvia Today we are going to talk about the Januvia. We are going to talk about Januvia side effects, where to get Januvia coupon, and we will compare Januvia versus Trulicity, Januvia versus Ozempic, Januvia versus Tradjenta, Januvia versus Jardiance, Januvia versus glipizide and glimepiride. At the end of this article, you […]
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Trulicity side effects and more..
What are the side effects of Trulicity? Experiencing Trulicity side effects are common. However, they are not always severe. Trulicity is a medication approved for type 2 diabetes. Most patients can tolerate this medication. Yet, unfortunately, patients are not informed well enough about the possible severe side effects of drugs, including the Trulicity side effects. […]
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Diabetic medications & Herbs that Help With Weight Loss
My patients with diabetes at their initial presentation, commonly complain about excessive weight gain and not being able to lose weight. If you feel you are one of those patients, this article is definitely for you. In this article, we are going to answer several questions. The main questions are: What causes weight gain with […]
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Ozempic Review & Side Effects
Ozempic (semaglutide) Review. What are the Ozempic (semaglutide) side effects? Ozempic Review Pros: Strong A1c reduction Significant weight loss Heart benefits( reduced heart attacks) Convenient: Taken once a week. Cons: Gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and diarrhea Expensive Injectable Potential( not proven) increased risk of rare cancers Potential increased risk of diabetic eye disease […]
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The 3 Things Every Diabetic Needs To Know
1. Diabetes is a progressive disease. To understand what diabetes is about, we need to understand how diabetes happens. Diabetes is a multifactorial disease. Today, we are going to talk about type 2 diabetes only. Type 2 diabetes is not just insulin resistance or insulin deficiency as some might think. Diabetes type 2, starts with […]
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Hypoglycemia/low blood sugar
In this article, we will talk about hypoglycemia/low blood sugar. Low blood sugar, in other words, hypoglycemia happens when blood sugars go below a certain level. Everybody feels hypoglycemia/low blood sugar at different blood sugar levels depending on their baseline blood sugar level. We will talk about that later in this article. Medically, hypoglycemia/low blood […]
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Dexcom and freestyle libre explained
How to make clinical and insulin decisions using DEXCOM CGM Or FREESTYLE LIBRE Dexcom G6, Freestyle Libre or Guardian Medtronic. No matter what system you use, you should read this blog post to understand how to correctly use your continuous glucose monitoring system (CGM). Many of you are reading this because you more than likely […]
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Is there a cure for diabetes?
Is diabetes curable? Is there a cure for diabetes? I get this question all the time in my diabetes practice. Most of the time, the first reaction for somebody who was diagnosed with diabetes is to look up if there is an existing cure for the diabetes. What is a cure? So, let us talk […]
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Side Effects of Metformin
Metformin side effects, is Metformin bad for you? Is metformin bad for you? I get that question a lot in my diabetes clinic. There’s a lot being talked about when it comes to metformin side effects. Some people say it is bad for you. Some others think metformin is the best medicine for diabetes. Endocrinologists […]
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How good is rybelsus (semaglutide)?
What is Rybelsus (semaglutide)? Benefits, Risks, And Side effects? Rybelsus is an oral semaglutide. The same molecule is used in Ozempic. Patients take Rybelsus( semaglutide) orally daily. It is a GLP-1 hormone analog. GLP-1 is a gastrointestinal hormone we make after eating to make insulin. Rybelsus( oral semaglutide) needs to be taken empty stomach. After […]
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Why bother with finger stick Glucose Testing?
Inadequate insulin or oral medication dose- this happens when patients eat more than the insulin they take can handle or not correctly counting carbs. Other medications- consult with your doctor regarding this. Stress (dehydration, etc.) More carbohydrate than normally consumed at that time Factors Which May Lower Blood Glucose Physical activity Too much insulin […]
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Do I need insulin?
In my diabetes care center, I get a question from my patients frequently which is “why do I need insulin”. Do I need insulin at all? Good questions to ask. If your doctor can not answer this question, read this article. Still has questions? Call us at 1 800-644-3963 for a free consultation. A lot of […]
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) and diabetes
Sexual Health and Diabetes As people age, sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction (ED) become more common. In a person with diabetes, these problems can be worse. Having or enjoying sex may be difficult for you or your partner. Today we will talk about erectile dysfunction(ED) and diabetes. High blood glucose can cause blood vessels […]
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Which CGM is best? Dexcom G6 vs Freestyle Libre
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems and How to Pick the Right One
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What is Gestational Diabetes
Prefer to Watch a Video? What is and How to Deal with Gestational Diabetes High blood sugars times start happening at or after 24-week of pregnancy is called gestational diabetes. So, what is gestational diabetes? Gestation means pregnancy. As a result, gestational diabetes means diabetes during pregnancy. The reason we give a special name is […]
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Diabetic Doctor, endocrinologist and Telemedicine
Telemedicine for diabetes entails virtual doctor visits, remote glucose monitoring, and intervention. The doctor can prescribe diabetic medication and follow up with the patient very closely. Telemedicine for diabetes creates an alternative way of management instead of seeing traditional diabetic doctors. Diabetes currently affects nearly 425 million people in the world, with Type-2 cases being […]
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Endocrinologist near me
You are reading this article because you probably asked the question “endocrinologist near me”. An endocrinologist near me is a good question to ask and commonly asked. Having said that, finding an endocrinologist available who is near you may be a difficult task. Question is do you really need an endocrinologist. Last start with a […]