Daily Archives: Sep 9, 2017

Resources for People Affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

Visit diabetes.org/hurricanerelief for information on the latest shelter locations; information for people with diabetes and caregivers; information for emergency responders and relief personnel; how to donate unexpired and unopened diabetes supplies; and federal and state assistance resources.

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Sept. 9, 2017

This week we have a great feature from David Kliff on what is the newest and greatest for diabetes care, and what some of the problems will be. But I would rather look at a couple of old school products that we should be more aggressive with. The first is …

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Impaired Renal Function

Test Your Knowledge

At her last visit, your patient’s labs showed a eGFR 55 ml/min/1.73 m2. At this visit, her labs measured an eGFR of 44 ml/min/1.73 m2. Dose reduction/cessation should be considered for all of the following agents EXCEPT: A. Glyburide B. Sitaglipitin C. Metformin D. Pioglitazone Follow the link for the correct answer.

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Prediabetes Drug Recommendations

What percentage of your prediabetes patients do you recommend a pharmaceutical treatment? 1. 10-25% 2. 25-50% 3. Greater than 50% 4. Zero. I only recommend diet and exercise. Follow the link to share your response.

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Current Interview: Leigh Perreault

Dr. Leigh Perreault is an associate professor of medicine, physician and clinical researcher at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO. Her overarching research interest lies in understanding the different pathways by which people develop type 2 diabetes, and developing tailored strategies for diabetes prevention. Complementing her independent research interests, Dr. Perreault works closely with collaborators examining emerging risk factors for diabetes such as sleep restriction, intramuscular lipids and the human microbiome.

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