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Part 5: Screening for “Opathies” in Diabetes Patients
For patients with diabetes, impairment of sight and/or mobility can have a significant impact on their lives. We’ll conclude our exploration of...
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Part 4: Monitoring for CKD in Diabetes Patients
Chronic kidney disease is a significant complication in a patient with diabetes. Here’s how to monitor kidney function and appropriately utilize...
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Part 3: Lipid Management in Diabetes Patients
What is the value of fasting lipid panels in a patient with diabetes? Since dyslipidemia is a known contributing factor to cardiovascular...
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Part 2: Controlling BP in Diabetes Patients
How can you help reduce the risk for cardiovascular conditions in patients with diabetes? Hint: It starts with an appropriate schedule for risk...
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Part 1: Self-care for Diabetes Patients
In this 5-part series, we’ll explore the evidence and recommendations for a multi-modal approach to managing diabetes-related conditions. First up...
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How Motivational Interviewing Helps Patients with Diabetes
Ever wondered how you can help your patients become more effective managers of their diabetes? Here’s your introduction to motivational...
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10 (Safe) Ways to Reduce Patients’ Insulin Costs
Here are practical tips for helping patients afford this life-saving yet costly medication.
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Screening for Endocrine Hypertension
Identifying cases of secondary hypertension is an important tool for clinicians. Learn more about some common endocrine causes of hypertension:...
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Diabetes and the Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver
Diabetes and the risk for hypoglycemia can make commercial vehicle driving a risky business. Recent changes to federal regulations are designed to...
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Osteoporosis: Breaking Down the Treatment Options
One in three women (and one in five men) older than 50 will sustain an osteoporotic fracture. But thanks to advances in medical science, there are...