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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Diabetologist: A doctor who specializes in diabetes (sometimes used interchangeably with endocrinologists). Certification shows they’ve completed specialized training and passed rigorous exams. Are they familiar with managing complications like neuropathy or insulin resistance?

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A Podcast on Inhalant Misuse: From Glue to Galaxy Gas

PEMBlog

As always, Im your host, Brad Sobolewski, and today were diving into an important topic, inhalant misuse, with a special focus on nitrous oxide. Further complicating matters is that each inhalant has its own special risks. For those already misusing inhalants, referral to a substance use disorder program is essential.

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Palliative Care in Liver Disease: A Podcast with Kirsten Engel, Sarah Gillespie-Heyman, Brittany Waterman, & Amy Johnson

GeriPal

And, you know, I just thought it was a really special song. Eric 07:08 Which of the patients that you think you’re helpful for, you want referrals? I’ve seen patients post transplant when they start having complications. They are complicated. They’re complicated from a symptom standpoint.

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Time for Geriatric Assessments in Cancer Care: William Dale, Mazie Tsang, and John Simmons

GeriPal

So I make the point, they often say, “Oh, you have this special population,” like pediatrics, where it’s 10% or something. So falls, mobility concerns, polypharmacy, comorbidities, nutrition, social support, and mental health. Do you worry about that? We actually have the majority. Mazie: Yes.