#483: Diabetic Dilemmas in Older Adults, Pregnancy and Corticosteroid Use with Jeff Colburn, MD

This episode doesn't sugarcoat the truth about tricky diabetes management! Wrangle wild blood sugars among older adults, pregnant individuals, and those taking corticosteroids! Join our Kashlak resident endocrinologist Dr. Jeff Colburn, as we dive into diabetic dilemmas. We will help you dodge dangerous lows and navigate tricky treatment traps in these special populations. Get the un-sugar-coated truth on managing complex diabetes cases!  Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Diabetes in Older Adults (Geriatrics) General Approach Risks of Hypoglycemia 4Ms Framework Insulin Management Oral Medications Diabetes in Pregnancy Preconception Counseling Eye Health Monitoring Insulin Therapy During Pregnancy Postpartum Care Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia General Approach Postprandial Insulin Adjustment NPH Insulin Usage Initiating Insulin Role of GLP-1RA and SGLT2-inhibitors Take-home Points Outro Credits Producer, Writer, and Show Notes: Isabel Valdez, PA-C Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani, BA, MS Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Jeff Colburn, MD Disclosures Dr. Jeff Colburn reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.  Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Special offer for Curbsiders listeners: Save 30% on all online courses and live webcasts with promo code CURB30. Visit www.CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders to explore all offerings and claim your discount.  Sponsor: Freed Visit Freed.ai and Usecode: CURB50 to get $50 off your first month when you subscribe.  Sponsor: Quince Go to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.