ASAP Live - Diabetes 2-Diabetes 2 Video

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This video discussed different cases related to diabetes management. The first case involved a 52-year-old man with type 2 diabetes who experienced euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) due to the use of a sodium glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. The appropriate management approach for this patient's diabetes at discharge was to initiate insulin therapy until insulin deficiency and latent autoimmune diabetes in adults could be ruled out.<br /><br />The second case featured a 46-year-old man with new-onset type 2 diabetes who presented with uncontrolled blood glucose levels. The best next step in therapy for this patient was to add a GLP-1 receptor agonist, as these medications not only improve glycemic control but also have cardiovascular benefits.<br /><br />The third case involved a 32-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes who had been experiencing frequent hypoglycemic episodes. The patient had hypoglycemia unawareness, and her Clark score was calculated to be 5, indicating the need for an evaluation for pancreatic transplantation.<br /><br />The fourth case focused on a 50-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes who presented with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). The appropriate fluid management approach for this patient involved initially administering normal saline at a high rate to correct the fluid deficit, followed by a transition to half normal saline once the sodium levels were normalized.<br /><br />The fifth case discussed a 43-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes who required paramedic interventions for hypoglycemia and was experiencing wide glucose fluctuations. The patient expressed interest in transplantation to cure her diabetes, and it was determined that pancreatic or islet cell transplantation could be an option for her.<br /><br />Overall, the video provided valuable insights into various aspects of diabetes management, including medication selection, fluid management, and considerations for transplantation.

Keywords

diabetes management

euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis

SGLT2 inhibitor

insulin therapy

GLP-1 receptor agonist

blood glucose levels

hypoglycemic episodes

pancreatic transplantation

hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state

fluid management