May 14, 2015
Pol
There are several reasonable options for intensifying this patient's blood pressure treatment. Which one is optimal, though, given his labs and concomitant meds?
December 16, 2014
Pol
The decision to start insulin therapy requires frank dialogue with a patient about lifestyle, psychosocial, and employment matters. Given this patient's particulars, what type of insulin would you prescribe and on what schedule?
December 16, 2014
Pol
The patient is a 53-year-old African American with type 2 diabetes, in the clinic for regular follow-up. Review the rest of his exam results and select your option for the next step(s).
November 25, 2014
Pol
The patient is new to you, he's got type 2 DM and has a lot of meds on board. There's danger in this mix. Read the history and see if you spot the problem.
October 17, 2014
Pol
The sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors have many advantages eg, modest A1c reduction and low hypoglycemia risk. But careful patient selection is critical.