Diabetes

Depression often preys on patients with cardiac conditions.

Gains in blood pressure control are primarily due to increased use of multiple antihypertensive agents, but hypertension still takes a great toll in terms of health quality and health care costs.

Changes in injection devices and injection technique can help remove barriers to patient adherence to insulin therapy.

Women with gestational diabetes should be proactive about monitoring and maintaining their health.

The right meter can put patients on the path to proper diabetes management.

Patients with diabetes should be prepared to handle hypoglycemia at all times.

This complex condition can be managed with improved glucose control and pharmacologic therapy.

Women with gestational diabetes should be proactive about monitoring and maintaining their health.

Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules; CIV) is approved with lifestyle interventions for chronic weight management in adults.

Adherence to therapy and proper blood glucose monitoring are 2 important counseling points for patients with diabetes.

For patients with type 2 diabetes, depression is not an obvious comorbid condition, but it can lead to serious health complications.

Carlie Traylor has a passion for patient health and wellness.