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Practitioner-authored vignettes that provide new insights and reflections on clinical practice and diabetes patient care.


Managing hyperglycemia in the face of a high-carbohydrate diet

Sanjay Kalra considers the course of action when blood glucose remains high in someone who cannot, or will not, modify a high-carbohydrate diet.

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Lori Berard

04-14-2022 | Hyperglycemia | View from the clinic | Article

Managing hyperglycemia related to stress

Lori Berard highlights the contribution of stress to poor glycemic control and considers how healthcare providers can account for this in their practice.

Anthonia Ogbera

03-09-2022 | Hyperglycemia | View from the clinic | Article

​​​​​​​Overcoming barriers to physical activity in persons with diabetes

In this addition to our hyperglycemia series, Anthonia Ogbera makes the case for exercise as an underemployed care strategy and offers advice for achieving success.

John Wilding

01-19-2022 | Hyperglycemia | View from the clinic | Article

Corticosteroid treatment and the consequences for glucose control

John Wilding highlights the issue of hyperglycemia triggered by use of high-dose steroids and discusses management strategies.

Sanjay Kalra

10-13-2021 | Hypoglycemia | View from the clinic | Article

Endemic hypoglycemia

In the final article in this series, Sanjay Kalra highlights region-specific causes of hypoglycemia requiring a tailored management approach.

Sanjay Kalra

09-21-2021 | Hypoglycemia | View from the clinic | Article

Hypoglycemia in people taking alpha-glucosidase inhibitors

Sanjay Kalra explains how use of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors in people with type 2 diabetes can complicate the treatment of hypoglycemia.

Sanjay Kalra

09-21-2021 | Hypoglycemia | View from the clinic | Article

Reactive hypoglycemia

In the second article of this series, Sanjay Kalra describes the issue of reactive hypoglycemia and how to best manage it.

Glycemic happiness: Is there more to ‘good’ glucose control?

03-25-2020 | Mental health | View from the clinic | Article

Glycemic happiness: Is there more to ‘good’ glucose control?

What is glycemic happiness and what are its benefits for diabetes practitioners and patients? Diabetologist Sanjay Kalra shares his view from the clinic.

Steps

09-26-2018 | Insulin | View from the clinic | Collection

Four steps I take when starting patients on insulin

Editorial Board member Jay Shubrook succinctly delivers his strategies for initiating insulin therapy for the first time in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Patient tells the doctor about his health complaints

09-18-2018 | Sexual dysfunction | View from the clinic | Article

Regaining sexual health in diabetes: Start with open communication

Advisory Board member Clipper Young recounts an experience of starting a patient with erectile dysfunction on the path to appropriate treatment for him and his diabetes.

Best communication practices for subspecialty referrals

07-04-2018 | Transitions of care | View from the clinic | Collection

Best communication practices for subspecialty referrals

Jay Shubrook draws on his experiences as a primary care physician and diabetes specialist to provide simple tips to help each profession optimize the patient referral process.

Counting on hands (one to five)

07-04-2018 | Primary care | View from the clinic | Collection

Five things you can do to make your diabetes visits more efficient

Diabetes check-ups can be multifaceted and time-consuming. Editorial Board member and Family Physician, Jay Shubrook, presents his practical recommendations for making the most of your patient visits.

Doctor having a conversation with a patient

03-28-2018 | Devices and technology | View from the clinic | Article

Managing patient expectations for glucose management via a device

As the utility and availability of devices surges, so too do patient expectations. Advisory Board member Katharine Barnard provides key consultation questions to help determine your patients’ greatest needs and obstacles.