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- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
Publish date: September 3, 2019
Other factors include cardiovascular benefit, weight control, hypoglycemia risk, and cost.
Article
- Author:
- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
Publish date: April 1, 2019
The American Diabetes Association recommends periodic measurement of vitamin B12 levels in metformin users.
Article
- Author:
- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
Publish date: January 3, 2019
Most patients should receive it, with exceptions. Nevertheless, it is underused.
Article
- Author:
- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
Publish date: July 1, 2017
The odds are high that practitioners who manage patients with diabetes are also managing patients who are overweight or obese.
Article
- Author:
- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
Publish date: July 1, 2017
The ideal diet is one that achieves the best adherence when tailored to a patient’s preferences, energy needs, and health status.
Article
- Author:
- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
Publish date: July 1, 2017
It makes sense to select diabetes medications that do not contribute to weight gain in patients who are already overweight or obese.
Article
- Author:
- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
Publish date: April 29, 2016
In the years since the discovery of insulin in 1921, our understanding of diabetes and the development of treatments have greatly improved the live...
Article
- Author:
- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
Publish date: April 29, 2016
Hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients, with or without diabetes, is associated with adverse outcomes including increased rates of infection and mo...
Article
- Author:
- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
Publish date: June 1, 2014
Article
- Author:
- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
Publish date: November 1, 2013
Continuing at least part of the basal insulin is reasonable, but prandial insulin should be stopped the morning of surgery.
Article
- Author:
- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
Publish date: April 1, 2012
Article
- Author:
- M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPH
Publish date: November 1, 2011
Choosing specific drugs to counter hyperglycemia, tests for adrenal suppression and systemic glucocorticoid absorption, and how and why to taper th...
