Diabetes
- Total pancreatectomy and islet cell autotransplantation: Definitive treatment for chronic pancreatitis
Most patients report less pain after this procedure, and many avoid overt diabetes.
- Self-monitoring of blood glucose: Advice for providers and patients
Self-monitoring provides essential data and also motivates patients. A certified diabetes educator can help.
- Managing diabetes in hospitalized patients with chronic kidney disease
Avoiding hypoglycemia takes precedence over meeting strict blood sugar targets.
- Prescribing exercise to help your patients lose weight
It’s not enough to tell patients to exercise. The exercise you prescribe needs to be “SMART.”