by Eric Christianson | Oct 13, 2024 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
The American Thyroid Association defines hypothyroidism as a result of an “underactive thyroid gland.” Common symptoms include fatigue, cold sensitivity, dry skin, weight gain, hair loss, high cholesterol, or constipation. The recommended treatment is replacing the...
by Eric Christianson | Sep 22, 2024 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Fluctuations in blood sugars can be very distressing for patients. This is especially true in patients who have adequate control of their diabetes. Adverse effects can lead to an escalation of diabetes medication. I’ll share my top 5 drugs that cause...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 10, 2024 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
For individuals with type 2 diabetes taking insulin, managing doses is a critical aspect of their treatment regimen. Proper management of insulin doses can help maintain blood sugar levels within a healthy range and prevent complications associated with high or low...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 18, 2024 | Clinical Guideline Updates For Pharmacists, Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
The 2024 ADA guidelines were released a month or two ago and I wanted to take a little time to digest them before providing my big takeaways. The 2023 guidelines saw a major shift in pharmacotherapy with a strong emphasis on compelling indications and recommended...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 14, 2024 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
When treating hyperglycemia there are two terms that I have seen get confused and often used interchangeably (inappropriately so). Sliding scale and correction factor insulin strategies are NOT the same. These can be tough concepts to differentiate use and know when...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 11, 2024 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
With many insulin formulations on the market, it can be hard to differentiate between similar-acting products and what the best choice may be for our patients. One question raised is what the differences between Novolog versus Fiasp are due to both being insulin...
