Your patient is a 54-year-old man concerned about his risk of heart disease and diabetes. Both conditions run in his family. He has begun to incorporate healthier foods into his diet, but has found it...
Your patient is a 34-year-old woman concerned about her risk of developing diabetes. At a recent visit to your office, she tells you that she has been considering switching over to a vegetarian or vegan...
Mary is a 40-year-old woman with a history of diabetes and breast cancer in her family. Her friend told her about a diet that can help reduce the risk of both diabetes and breast cancer. She thinks this is...
Mark is a 35-year-old man who is concerned about his risk of developing diabetes. When asked about his diet, he tells you that although he tries to eat at least one piece of fruit a day, he often does not...
Several recent guidelines have given different recommendations for HbA1c targets in type 2 diabetes. In your experience, what HbA1c targets tend to yield the best outcomes in the majority of patients with...
You may have heard that the ADA issued its 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. Haven’t had time to check it out yet? Here’s a quick snapshot of the update.
Francis is a 29-year-old man concerned about how his diet affects his risk of developing diabetes. Specifically, he tells you that if it weren’t for eggs being so “bad for him,” he would enjoy eating eggs...
Bob is a 46-year-old overweight man concerned about his risk of developing diabetes. The disease runs in his family, and Bob has already begun showing signs of prediabetes. He asks if there are any...
