Abstract Background Altered mental status (AMS) in older adults is a common reason for admission to emergency departments (EDs) and usually results from delirium, stupor, or coma. It is important…
Abstract Introduction Older adults have complex, often overlapping, medical conditions requiring careful management that may lead to increased emergency department usage compared to younger adults. Parkinson’s disease (PD), a progressive…
Abstract Background Although the prevalence of drug overdose has gradually increased worldwide, the risk factors associated with the recurrence of suicide attempts via drug overdose have not been well elucidated….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Anticipating and Responding to Major Life Changes Introduction Diabetes is a lifelong condition. And, as with any chronic disease when circumstances change, modifications must be made. This chapter focuses on…
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…
