Technology in Diabetes

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Technology in Diabetes Introduction The past few decades have seen an unprecedented advance in technology available for the management and treatment of diabetes. Novel devices have made living with diabetes…

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Clinical Presentation

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Clinical Presentation Introduction While most people think only of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, there are actually many forms of diabetes. Diabetes types are generally unified by hyperglycemia, but…

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Diabetes Potpourri

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Diabetes Potpourri Introduction While we have tried to cover most of the common scenarios in diabetes care, there are still a few surprises. Here we discuss common but out-of-the-ordinary problems…

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Hypoglycemia

Oct 25, 2023 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia Introduction Hypoglycemia is the rate-limiting factor when treating people with diabetes. Most often hypoglycemia is from diabetes medications. Careful review of the person’s daily schedule (meals and activity) can…

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Navigating Diabetes Treatments

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Navigating Diabetes Treatments Introduction There are many treatments for type 2 diabetes including 13 classes of medications. While this might be great in terms of having choices to individualize therapy,…

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Key Aspects of Treatment

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Key Aspects of Treatment Introduction Having a plan and taking action are key aspects of helping people manage their diabetes. It is also important to recognize that, because diabetes is…

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Anticoagulation and Bleeding Management

Aug 22, 2023 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Anticoagulation and Bleeding Management

When I am consenting a family for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and discussing the risks and benefits to initiating ­support, bleeding and clotting are the most common risks that are…

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Pharmacokinetics

Aug 22, 2023 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Pharmacokinetics

Next time you are reviewing the chart for your patient, take a look at the medication administration record. Every entry represents a decision – a decision to alter the physiology…

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Ventilator Management on ECMO

Aug 22, 2023 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Ventilator Management on ECMO

By this point you have probably developed a healthy skepticism for the ventilator. While remaining an undeniable cornerstone in the support of critically ill patients, we have gone into the…

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