Contributor: Sarit Polsky, MD, MPH
Pregnancy can be an exciting time for a woman and her family, but it can add extra layers of emotions and stress for women with diabetes. As pregnancies in women with pre-existing or new diabetes can be more complicated than pregnancies in women without diabetes, here are a few key messages:
Contributor: Frank Lavernia, MD
As the population growth of diabetes continues, thankfully it is mirrored by an increase in the number and type of effective medications. Women with diabetes often must deal with multiple issues concerning their trying and adopting new medications to treat their diabetes. These issues include clinical inertia, being able to consistently take meds as prescribed, and cost.
Contributor: Dr. Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS
Contributor: Sarit Polsky, MD, MPH
Contributor: Dr. Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS
Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) refers to the process of home blood glucose testing by persons with diabetes. It is a tool to help persons with diabetes better understand patterns of high and low blood glucose levels during the day. Information from SMBG testing is also used to adjust diabetes medications.
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Contributor: Dr. Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS
In recent decades, the number of people living with diabetes worldwide has surged dramatically. Diabetes is a disease that affects people of diverse backgrounds. The global burden of diabetes refers to the impact of the disease on society as measured by complications rates, early death, financial cost, and other indicators.
Contributor: Frank Lavernia, MD
Thankfully, South Florida was spared a hurricane in 2018. But my thoughts are always on preparation for future years, especially due to obvious climate changes with higher wind and water damage in the last few years. Preparation for these natural disasters cannot begin soon enough, and keeping diabetes medications safe is at the top of the list.
Contributor: Sarit Polsky, MD, MPH
There are many choices/options for contraceptive therapy for women with diabetes. Women can use certain forms of contraception to prevent pregnancy, to reduce painful periods or heavy menstrual bleeding, or to improve symptoms of other medical conditions. Contraceptive methods fall into two main categories: hormonal and non-hormonal.
Contributor: Dr. Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS
Contributor: Frank Lavernia, MD