Many patients who suffer with SEVERE hypoglycemia (having a low blood sugar emergency) often look to injectable glucagon to raise their blood sugars quickly. We now have a new FDA approved emergency treatment that can be administered easily without an injection. Baqsimi is a powder administered directly into the nose via a single dose dispenser. This product can easily be given to a patient ...
If you have type 2 diabetes you have probably started treatment with oral medications. Over the years the ability of your pancreas to make insulin declines by average 4% per year. You may have added 2 or 3 or 4 different medicines to keep the blood sugars under control. At some point, your doctor may suggest that you start insulin. One good thing about insulin is that it is natural to your body ...
Today was particularly stressful and chaotic. Today was first day of school! I woke up made my breakfast, packed lunches for school for kids, packed lunch for my husband, and as the rest of the house was waking up to the excitement of the first day of school, I kissed everyone goodbye and dashed out the door. That got me thinking about my patients. Imagine, adding to this morning madness, need to ...
Many patients who suffer with SEVERE hypoglycemia (having a low blood sugar emergency) often look to injectable glucagon to raise their blood sugars quickly. We now have a new FDA approved emergency treatment that can be administered easily without an injection. Baqsimi is a powder administered directly into the nose via a single dose dispenser. This product can easily be given to a patient ...
I still get surprised when patients get surprised when I tell them that stress and emotions can affect their blood sugars. In most cases it will raise the blood sugars, but occasionally it may drop them. Remember the stress hormone is cortisol. By now most of you know that glucocorticoids -a type of steroids (prednisone and cortisone) similar to cortisol causes resistance to the actions of insulin ...
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve abnormality that can develop in individuals with diabetes . It is a common yet serious complication of diabetes. It can be prevented or ameliorated by tight control of blood sugars. Diabetic neuropathy most commonly damages nerves in the lower extremities but can damage nerves throughout the body. In some individuals the symptoms are mild, but for others, the ...
Palm Beach Diabetes and Endocrine Specialists Congratulates Nurse for Recent Certification in Endocrinology People who know Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Devaney of Palm Beach Diabetes and Endocrine Specialists call her a compassionate healthcare provider with a desire to excel. Peers and patients alike appreciate her dedication to providing the very best care possible. Recently, she earned the ...
