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10 (Safe) Ways to Reduce Patients’ Insulin Costs
Here are practical tips for helping patients afford this life-saving yet costly medication.
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Screening for Endocrine Hypertension
Identifying cases of secondary hypertension is an important tool for clinicians. Learn more about some common endocrine causes of hypertension:...
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Diabetes and the Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver
Diabetes and the risk for hypoglycemia can make commercial vehicle driving a risky business. Recent changes to federal regulations are designed to...
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Osteoporosis: Breaking Down the Treatment Options
One in three women (and one in five men) older than 50 will sustain an osteoporotic fracture. But thanks to advances in medical science, there are...
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Hypertension and Diabetes: Addressing Common Comorbidities
Patients with diabetes often have comorbid hypertension, with special considerations for assessment and management. Thankfully, the American...
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What’s New in Diabetes Management: Psychosocial Care
Diabetes is a difficult disease to manage—and live with. Helping patients navigate the wide array of comorbidities and treatment variables can...
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The Gut Microbiome in Type 2 Diabetes
What's the gut got to do with it? More than you think. While you may consider "microbiome" a buzzword, here's a focused discussion of how it...
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Insulin Pump Therapy: Who, Why, and How
Diabetes management is moving beyond metformin, thanks to new and advancing technology. Here's your guide to insulin pumps: what they do, who...
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Thyroid Storm: Early Management and Prevention
This extreme form of thyrotoxicosis has a high mortality rate, making prompt and aggressive treatment critical. Knowing the triggering combination...
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Which Diet for Type 2 Diabetes?
With so many diet plans out there, deciding which one to prescribe for patients with type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming. Our endocrine expert...