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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
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
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
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
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