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The New Diabetes Workforce Problem: Who Will Manage the Growing Number of Complex Patients?

Overworked diabetes specialist in a busy endocrinology clinic facing patient backlog and workforce shortages

As diabetes rates continue to rise across the United States, another healthcare challenge is becoming harder to ignore: the diabetes workforce shortage. While new medications, continuous glucose monitors, and AI-supported tools are changing care, many patients still struggle to find specialists who can help them manage complex treatment plans. This …

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Initiating GLP-1 Therapy Through Telehealth: What Clinicians Need to Monitor

Patient using GLP-1 injection pen during a telehealth consultation with a doctor on a laptop

As virtual care becomes more common, many clinicians now initiate GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy remotely. But how do you ensure patient safety without in-person visits? Effective remote monitoring of GLP-1 therapy plays a critical role in closing care gaps while maintaining treatment effectiveness. Much like managing insulin therapy from a …

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Who Is Managing GLP-1 Therapy Now? The Rise of Telehealth and Fragmented Diabetes Care

Doctor prescribing GLP-1 therapy via telehealth consultation with patient using digital devices

Telehealth prescribing of GLP-1 medications is rapidly reshaping how diabetes and weight management care is delivered. But as access expands, an important question emerges: who is truly managing patient care? Like a relay race without a clear handoff, patients often move between providers, platforms, and pharmacies without consistent oversight. As …

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