RS is a 62-year-old male with a history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and metastatic colorectal cancer. He presents to the clinic with complaints of numbness, tingling, and burning pain in both feet that have been gradually worsening over the...
A 76-year-old male has a past medical history of hypertension, diarrhea, mild cognitive impairment, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and gout. He has had a concern that has been ongoing for about 3 months with the symptoms recently escalating over the last 1-2 weeks....
In this post, I will share some questions that I would investigate from this medication list. I have many questions surrounding renal concerns given the use of sevelamer. Metformin (Glucophage): 500 mg twice daily Glipizide (Glucotrol): 5 mg once daily Insulin...
Vitamin B12 is a critical nutrient that helps with the function of major body systems. It is involved in the production of red blood cells, is important in energy production, and helps maintain a normally functioning nervous system. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to...
As a geriatric pharmacist, I’m always on high alert for the prescribing cascade. I outline my top 5 examples of the prescribing cascade in diabetes care in this article. Metformin and Loperamide Metformin has been the go-to first-line agent of choice for years....
