#483: Diabetic Dilemmas in Older Adults, Pregnancy and Corticosteroid Use with Jeff Colburn, MD
- Author
- The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
- Published
- Mon 19 May 2025
- Episode Link
- https://audioboom.com/posts/8722032
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
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.
