Expert Interviews

Medical experts explore personalized diabetes management strategies, emphasizing the critical need to tailor treatments for older adults.

Caissa Troutman, MD, discusses how clinicians can tailor management plans to reduce risk of developing T2D in patients with obesity.

The panel concludes its discussion with key takeaways on the optimal care of patients with type 1 diabetes care and thoughts on unmet needs within the treatment space.

Focusing on logistical matters as it pertains to teplizumab administration, the panel discusses infusion site considerations, insurance coverage hurdles, and the process of getting patients approved.

Diabetes specialists outline the patient selection protocol for teplizumab and describe the teplizumab infusion process.

Experts on type 1 diabetes discuss the availability of local medical facilities that offer teplizumab screening and evaluation services for individuals at risk of progression of disease.

Amy Burton, MD, reviews findings from the TN-10 study investigating teplizumab, an anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, for prevention of diabetes in relatives at risk for T1D.

Diabetes experts discuss the important role of teplizumab in delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes and provide insights on the drug’s mechanism of action.

Following audience polls, the panelists provide clinical insights into their screening practices for patients with type 1 diabetes, highlighting key antibodies they screen for.

Audience polls provide the panel insights into common screening practices for patients with type 1 diabetes.

The panel outlines the stages of type 1 diabetes, focusing on the importance of early intervention to prevent complications of the disease.

A panel of experts on type 1 diabetes (T1D) describe the prevalence and burden of the disease, highlighting the emotional and socio-economic burden extending beyond medical expenses.

Encouraging patients to reach out with questions may lead more to roll up their sleeves this season, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, told Patient Care.

The expert panel concludes by analyzing a patient case and offering final insights on customizing treatment for complex geriatric diabetes patients, taking into account cardiovascular health, weight management, and renal function considerations.

Key opinion leaders explore methods for optimizing treatment in older adults with type 2 diabetes, focusing on streamlining regimens and the process of deprescribing, with particular emphasis on defining and implementing the deprescribing approach.

Experts examine strategies for managing treatment modifications in older adults with type 2 diabetes, weighing the approaches, challenges, and advantages of combination therapy regimens.

Leading experts in geriatric diabetes care explore comprehensive aspects of insulin therapy, including dosing strategies, available injectable options, and methods for tailoring glucose control in elderly patients.

The panelists analyze a patient case, examining treatment profiles, adherence factors, and drug class selection criteria while discussing strategies to enhance elderly care.

Key opinion leaders explore strategies for enhancing elderly patient care by implementing American Diabetes Association guidelines on glycemic targets and long-term management in geriatric settings.

Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, discusses the ACIP's updated recommendations for immunization against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

The expert panel concludes by examining strategies for managing hypoglycemia challenges related to dumping syndrome, particularly in the context of continuous glucose monitoring use.

The key opinion leaders explore strategies for incorporating continuous glucose monitoring into primary care diabetes management, highlighting essential takeaways from their comprehensive discussion.

Medical experts analyze the case of a 78-year-old woman with diabetes, evaluating the impact of continuous glucose monitoring on her treatment outcomes and overall diabetes management.

The panelists discuss the selection criteria for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) candidates, identifying patient groups who would derive the greatest benefit from CGM use and those at higher risk of complications without such monitoring.

Key opinion leaders explore the advantages of remote medication adjustments facilitated by distant patient monitoring and the ability to view glucose data from afar, enhancing diabetes care management.

Medical experts in diabetes management examine a real-world case study, providing valuable insights into the clinical impact of continuous glucose monitoring systems and their role in enhancing patient management strategies.

The panel analyzes various continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) methods, detailing the advantages of each approach and sharing their preferred CGM systems for optimal patient care.

Key opinion leaders emphasize the significance of continuous glucose monitoring for diabetes patients, underscoring its advantages in enhancing physician practices and improving patient care strategies.

Key opinion leaders in the management of diabetes delineate the definition of older patients and examine the implications of homeostenosis, a condition that disrupts homeostatic mechanisms in aging individuals.

Medha Munshi, MD, and Javier Morales, MD, FACP, FACE, emphasize the significance of personalized diabetes management, emphasizing age and other patient-specific factors as crucial considerations for optimizing care.