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Check for diabetes complications
Perform a careful history and physical examination in all patients with hyperglycemia to evaluate for the complications of diabetes.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2014/01/10/7.htm
10 Jan 2014
Advice on using oral therapy
When initiating oral therapy for patients in whom diet and exercise do not adequately control type 2 diabetes, consider some advice from ACP Smart Medicine and ACP DiabetesMonthly's physician editor.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2013/12/13/7.htm
13 Dec 2013
Advice for patient education about exercise
When counseling patients with type 2 diabetes about their exercise habits, consider some advice from ACP Smart Medicine and ACP DiabetesMonthly's physician editor.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2013/11/08/9.htm
8 Nov 2013
Advice for patient education about diet
When counseling patients with type 2 diabetes about their diets, some general principles may be helpful.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2013/10/11/9.htm
11 Oct 2013
Ask many questions
The questions you ask during visits with patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those who have been recently diagnosed, will inform your treatment plan.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2013/09/13/10.htm
13 Sep 2013
What do I need to tell patients about hyperglycemia?
Patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes can benefit from advice about how to respond to episodes of hyperglycemia.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2013/08/09/7.htm
9 Aug 2013
When should a patient be referred to a specialist?
Primary care physicians may consider referral to specialists when they need additional expertise or are out of their “comfort zone” in treating a patient with diabetes.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2013/07/12/8.htm
12 Jul 2013
What to do about inexplicably high hemoglobin A1c
When hemoglobin A1c levels are higher than expected, given the self-monitoring blood glucose results, consider several possibilities.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2013/06/14/9.htm
14 Jun 2013
What do I need to tell my patients about hypoglycemia?
Some key messages should be given to patients about avoiding and treating hypoglycemia.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2013/05/10/11.htm
10 May 2013
Tips to help patients manage type 1 diabetes when they're sick
Key messages for patients about sick days include five recommendations.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2013/03/08/7.htm
8 Mar 2013
Tips to help patients get the most from their insulin
The following information should be shared with patients to optimize their insulin therapy.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2013/02/08/9.htm
8 Feb 2013
Recommending eye examinations
All adults with diabetes should undergo an initial comprehensive, dilated eye examination by an ophthalmologist knowledgeable and experienced in diagnosing retinopathy and its management.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2013/01/11/7.htm
11 Jan 2013
How can I help my patients develop healthier eating habits?
Discuss nutritional guidelines and ask your patients to think of one thing they are interested in and willing to do to improve their eating habits.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2012/12/14/7.htm
14 Dec 2012
Give patients advice on self-monitoring their blood glucose
Recommendations for self-monitoring vary depending on the type of diabetes and treatment regimen of individual patients.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2012/11/09/10.htm
9 Nov 2012
Admitting a patient with diabetes to the hospital
Persons with diabetes have a two- to four-fold higher hospitalization rate than do those without diabetes. Pre-established goals and a good admission history can improve their care.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2012/10/12/9.htm
12 Oct 2012
Advice on reimbursement for group visits
If physicians, midlevel providers, or nurses participate in the group visits, they can be reimbursed in exactly the same way as they would be for individual appointments.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2012/09/14/9.htm
14 Sep 2012
What to say to patients with pre-diabetes
This month's tool offers tips on talking to patients about pre-diabetes.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2012/08/10/8.htm
10 Aug 2012
Tips to help patients remember oral medications
This month's tool offers tips on helping patients remember to take their medications.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2012/07/13/9.htm
13 Jul 2012