Blood Glucose Control

Patients who have normoglycemia still at risk for glucose spikes and diabetes.

Medication reconciliation reduces emergency room visits in patients with diabetes.

Addition of glucagon prevents exercise-induced hypoglycemia.

While there are a number of factors that can negatively impact adherence to self-care in a person with diabetes, this article will focus on diabetes and alcohol: specifically, on how alcohol consumption limits this adherence and affects the overall health of people with diabetes.

A single dose of BCG vaccine appears to decrease progression of new onset diabetes.

Multiple testings still recommended for certain groups.

There have been many studies that have been conducted meant to access the effect of alcohol consumption on diabetes - some suggesting that a moderate intake contributes to the risk for diabetes, and others suggesting moderate alcohol is a protective for type 2 diabetes.

When we first met this patient, he did not think he was getting the right treatment. When he visited one week later... When I asked him, and told him I would not judge him, he admitted to drinking a tea his mother recommended to bring down his glucose. He then mentioned several other supplements. His glucose was not lower, but higher.

One-year, randomized study shows lower HbA1c, blood glucose, blood pressure and body weight without significant increase in hypoglycemia.

What I love about going to conferences is the realization that what I’m doing in my practice is in line with what others I respect are doing. That is meaningful, and I always learn a new pearl. If that’s all I gain from these conferences, it’s okay, but it’s usually more than that. I have just returned from the 2018 ADA Conference, where there was so much about new technology, particularly continuous glucose monitoring.