Hiva Kolodrubetz, NP, provides an engaging and detailed session on anti-diabetic medications, focusing on safe prescribing and effective management strategies. Highlighting pharmacological mechanisms, A1C goals, and patient-centered care,…
Associate Professor Mike Todorovic, AKA “Dr. Mike”, introduces the endocrine system, explaining how hormones act as chemical messengers released into the bloodstream by cells, tissues, and glands. He…
The thyroid gland makes hormones that regulate metabolism. An over-active thyroid can increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. A new study examined whether the risk of these…
Merle Myerson, MD, EdD, FACC, FNLA, director, Mount Sinai Roosevelt and St Luke’s Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program and Lipid Clinic discusses the response of triglycerides to lifestyle modifications…
Joyce Ross, MSN, CRNP, FNLA, President, Northeast Lipid Association explains the goals of the National Lipid Association (NLA). Members of the NLA include: physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician…
James Underberg, MD, clinical assistant professor, NYU Langone Medical Center discusses the new recommendations for the management of cholesterol by the National Lipid Association (NLA). The NLA released…
James Underberg, MD, clinical assistant professor, NYU Langone Medical Center outlines the importance of measuring cholesterol levels and setting management goals. Atherogenic lipoproteins, the root cause of atherosclerosis, can be…
Steven Edelman, MD discusses the precision of insulin and glucagon secreting pumps in monitoring and maintaining blood sugar levels. Edelman advocates for the use of these technologies and their…
Steven Edelman, MD talks about the new developments in the field of diabetes from the American Diabetes Association. The improvements to current technologies include: More accurate continuous glucose monitors.…
Steven Edelman, MD touches on the role of pattern care in fasting and postprandial sugars, and how to simultaneously approach combining the two. Edelman stresses the importance of looking…
Steven Edelman, MD addresses the role of electronic media in getting the message out about diabetes. For Edelman, the initial motivation for screening and lifestyle changes should be established…
David Marrero, PhD talks about both about the distress associated with diabetes, and the over-diagnosis of depression in diabetics. Proper diagnosis is essential to effective treatment of these symptoms,…
