#483: Diabetic Dilemmas in Older Adults, Pregnancy and Corticosteroid Use with Jeff Colburn, MD
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
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Diabetes Management in Corticosteroid Therapy
This chapter explores the complexities of managing diabetes in older adults, particularly those using corticosteroids like prednisone. It discusses strategies for adjusting insulin regimens, managing postprandial blood sugar spikes, and the pharmacokinetics of insulin types like NPH and glargine. The importance of individualized care and continuous glucose monitoring is emphasized to ensure effective management of steroid-induced hyperglycemia.
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