Understanding Your Patients’ Diabetes Medications and Devices

Seven percent of the adult population has diabetes, and these patients often present to primary care and emergency department physicians. What do you need to know about the medications these patients may already be taking, or that they may require once they're under your care? Understanding the effects, as well as potential complications, of the most current diabetes medications and devices is crucial when treating patients who have diabetes. Dr. Rita Cydulka, professor and vice-chair of the department of emergency medicine at Case Western Reserve University, joins host Dr. Shira Johnson to highlight the new medications and devices for managing diabetes. She also describes real-life presentations of patients who may be having problems with glucose management.