Initial Combination Therapy in a Newly Diagnosed Patient
Posted July 25, 2013 by Doron Schneider, MD, FACPDoron Schneider, MD and Jack Leahy, MD discuss the treatment option of initial combination therapy in a newly diagnosed T2DM patient.
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The Case for Bariatric Surgery as an Initial Treatment Option
Posted July 24, 2013 by John L. Leahy, MDDoron Schneider, MD and Jack Leahy, MD discuss the pros and cons of bariatric surgery as an initial treatment option.
Considering CAD Risk Factors in Treatment Decisions
Posted June 12, 2013 by John L. Leahy, MDDoron Schneider, MD and Jack Leahy, MD discuss the importance of patient BMI and other risk factors for coronary artery disease when weighing treatment options.
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Treatment Options for a Young, Newly Diagnosed Patient with a High BMI
Posted May 29, 2013 by John L. Leahy, MDDr. Jack Leahy, endocrinologist and general internist, Dr. Doron Schneider, weigh different initial treatment options presented by leading endocrinologists Silvio Inzucchi, MD, Alan J. Garber, MD and Laurence Kennedy, MD
A Partnership to Optimize Patient Health in Diabetes
Posted March 18, 2013 by Jay Shubrook, DO, FACOFP, FAAFPThere is almost no other disease as pervasive as type 2 diabetes, a disease that has touched almost every family in America. Although there was a time when we had limited management tools, we now have ten classes of medications plus many kinds of insulin available as options. The result is a choice of many treatment combinations, which, however welcome, can also be overwhelming for the practicing physician. With so many choices it becomes very hard to decide what comes after metformin.
The Evolving Role of the Endocrinologist and Primary Care Doctor in Establishing Goals of Care
Posted August 23, 2012 by John L. Leahy, MD
Podcast: A Discussion About 2012 ADA/EASD Position Statement
Posted August 2, 2012 by Doron Schneider, MD, FACP
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Part II: Why I’m not a Fan of the ADA/EASD’s 2012 Position Statement
Posted June 6, 2012 by John L. Leahy, MD
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Part I: Why I’m not a Fan of the ADA/EASD’s 2012 Position Statement
Posted May 30, 2012 by John L. Leahy, MDThe highly awaited ADA/EASD statement on management of type 2 diabetes was published online April 19th, 2012.1 I feel like a curmudgeon,but as a general statement, I’m not a fan. In fact, I’m worried that at best it will have little impact, and at worst could be harmful.
Diabetes Care Coordination in Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Posted April 26, 2012 by Kevin A. Peterson, MD, MPHThe patient centered medical home (PCMH) model has been considered a hallmark for high quality health care. Although the concept of coordinated care is fundamental to the principle of the PCMH, and although primary care teams are increasingly integrating patient- and family-centered approaches into their practice workflow for diabetes support,1 primary care physicians still need to develop a better understanding of how to coordinate population-based management of diabetes while maintaining a patient–centered approa
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