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May 19, 2025 79 mins
This episode doesn't sugarcoat the truth about tricky diabetes management!

Wrangle wild blood sugars among older adults, pregnant individuals, and those taking corticosteroids! Join our Kashlak resident endocrinologist Dr. Jeff Colburn, as we dive into diabetic dilemmas. We will help you dodge dangerous lows and navigate tricky treatment traps in these special populations. Get the un-sugar-coated truth on managing complex diabetes cases! 

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Show Segments

  • Intro
  • Diabetes in Older Adults (Geriatrics)
    • General Approach
    • Risks of Hypoglycemia
    • 4Ms Framework
    • Insulin Management
    • Oral Medications
  • Diabetes in Pregnancy
    • Preconception Counseling
    • Eye Health Monitoring
    • Insulin Therapy During Pregnancy
    • Postpartum Care
  • Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia
    • General Approach
    • Postprandial Insulin Adjustment
    • NPH Insulin Usage
    • Initiating Insulin
    • Role of GLP-1RA and SGLT2-inhibitors
  • Take-home Points
  • Outro

Credits

  • Producer, Writer, and Show Notes: Isabel Valdez, PA-C
  • Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani, BA, MS
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
  • Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Jeff Colburn, MD

Disclosures

Dr. Jeff Colburn reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 

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