Technology in Diabetes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
