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Medication Modification

Test Your Knowledge

One of your patients is currently taking metformin, glyburide, and an evening basal dose of insulin. After discussing how best to achieve better glycemic control, he has agreed to add a pre-meal insulin dose. Which modification should be made with the addition of the prandial dose? A. Discontinue the glyburide B. Discontinue the metformin C. No modifications should be made D. Discontinue the metformin, glyburide, and evening insulin Follow the link for the correct answer.

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Add-On Drugs

For a 2nd add-on drug to prescribe to those with type 2 diabetes and who are not meeting either an A1c goal of 6% or less, or an A1c of 7.5% with no complications, which might you prefer to add on to metformin to reach the goal of 6%? 1. DPP-4 Inhibitor 2. SGLT-2 Inhibitor 3. TZD 4. Sulfonylurea 5. Dopamine receptor agonist 6. GLP-1 Agonists Follow the link to share your response.

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myMedtronic Connect

By: Medtroninc, Inc. Price: Free Description: This on-the-go support tool is perfect for anyone who uses a Medtronic insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor. With myMedtronic Connect, you can order supplies and accessories, access helpful tips and explanations, set reminders, and prepare for travel. Details: Medtronic, Inc. Released: August 2, …

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Current Interview: Mark Molitch

Dr. Mark Molitch is the Martha Leland Sherwin Professor of Medicine at Northwestern in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Molecular Medicine. Dr. Molitch has been active in clinical research in diabetes, focusing on diabetic nephropathy, and other areas of endocrinology.

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Mark Molitch Full Interview

In this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Mark Molitch talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed during the ADA meeting in San Diego, California, about how doctors can educate patients on nutrition and diet issues, the advances in diabetes technology, and the complexities of diabetes multi-drug therapies.

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