Search results for "Type 1 diabetes"
Tracheostomy tube shortage; fire risk with diabetes device
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/tracheostomy-tube-shortage-fire-risk-with-diabetes-device.htm
1 Jan 2023
Antihypertensives associated with worse outcomes in diabetic patients with lower SBP
Blood pressure treatment goals should be less aggressive in people with diabetes than without diabetes, study authors said, because if systolic blood pressure is already less than 140 mm Hg, additional agents might be harmful.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/01/2.htm
1 Mar 2016
Managing patients with diabetes and heart failure
Good control of diabetes in the presence of heart failure includes appropriate HbA1c targets, metformin and comprehensive lifestyle change as first-line therapy, and a team approach.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/11/managing-patients-with-diabetes-and-heart-failure.htm
1 Nov 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of a type 1 diabetic patient after a marathon
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 22-year-old man with type 1 diabetes who has just run a marathon.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/08/3.htm
8 May 2012
New diabetes drug, new indication for eosinophilic esophagitis
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/new-diabetes-drug-new-indication-for-eosinophilic-esophagitis.htm
1 Jul 2022
MKSAP Quiz: management of diabetes mellitus
This week's quiz asks readers about management of diabetes mellitus in a 78-year-old woman who resides in a nursing home.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/07/3.htm
7 Feb 2012
Monitoring glucose minute by minute
Continuous glucose monitoring presents challenges not only to patients, but to internists learning how best to teach their patients how to use them. But with a lack of enough endocrinologists to care for the 1 million patients with type 1 diabetes, internists have to pick up the slack.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/glucose.htm
1 Oct 2010
MKSAP Quiz: 10-day history of malaise, discomfort and progressive jaundice
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a 10-day history of malaise, right upper quadrant discomfort, and progressive jaundice. She has had no recent travel outside of the United States, does not drink alcohol, and has no recent ingestions of drugs, including acetaminophen or herbal remedies. Up until this time, she has been healthy. She has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus for which she takes insulin glargine and insulin detemir. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/29/3.htm
29 Oct 2013
FDA considers new approach to safe disposal of opioids
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/fda-considers-new-approach-to-safe-disposal-of-opioids.htm
1 Jun 2022
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of painful muscle spasms and twisting movements
A 24-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-week history of painful muscle spasms and twisting movements in the neck and trunk. She says that her neck feels as if it is being pulled backward. She also reports general restlessness and an inability to keep still. Her medical history is notable for asthma, type 1 diabetes mellitus, and gastroparesis with reflux. The patient has no family history of neuropsychiatric disorders or liver disease. Medications are albuterol, insulin, omeprazole, and metoclopramide. Following findings from a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/18/3.htm
18 Mar 2014