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Managing exogenous insulin antibody syndrome

EIAS can cause hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and ketoacidosis in people with type 1 or 2 diabetes. This case in an older adult with longstanding type 1 diabetes shows how EIAS can be managed in an outpatient setting.

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Case Studies

Managing exogenous insulin antibody syndrome

Open Access Type 1 Diabetes Case Study

EIAS can cause hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and ketoacidosis in people with type 1 or 2 diabetes. This case in an older adult with longstanding type 1 diabetes shows how EIAS can be managed in an outpatient setting.

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Using CGM to optimize type 2 diabetes management with non-intensive insulin treatment in primary care

With the growing importance of primary care in diabetes, this podcast discusses the evidence on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) use, the role of primary healthcare, and practical tips for interpreting the ambulatory glucose profile (AGP) report. 

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Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) are an effective class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), with well-defined safety and tolerability profiles. Their use is associated with better glycemic control and …

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Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of hospitalization in the elderly and in patients with chronic comorbidities [ 1 ]. Individuals with diabetes (DM) are at increased risk for bacteremic forms of pneumococcal infection with mortality rates as …

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