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Diabetes Update: How to Overcome Barriers to Optimal Glycemic Control
Pediatric endocrinologist Tariq Ahmad, MD, FAAP, believes that primary care providers can play a vital role in helping children with diabetes not only manage their blood glucose but avoid the burnout that leads to noncompliance and complications of the disease.
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Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Pediatrics: The Latest Options and Strategies
Rates of “adult-onset” diabetes continue to rise among children, with some ethnicities disproportionately affected. Fortunately, providers now have more tools and techniques available to help these patients avoid the serious health risks associated with the condition.
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The Latest on Type 1 Diabetes: Increasing Incidence, Improved Care
In less than an hour, primary care providers can get up to speed on type 1 diabetes through this information-packed talk from pediatric endocrinologist Gina Capodanno, MD.
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Kids and Cholesterol: Save Lives With Early Screening and Management
This practical guide for pediatricians clarifies when to start lipid screening in children; delineates risk factors and the lifelong value of preventive care for those with high LDL or triglycerides; and provides hard numbers to apply in assessing risk, retesting...
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Curbing Cardiovascular Disease Early: How Pediatricians Can Make a Difference
Atherosclerosis starts in childhood – and so should screening. In this primary care guide, pediatric endocrinologist Sonali Belapurkar, MD, reveals which patients need evaluation.
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Kids and Hormones: Identify + Investigate Endocrine Issues in the Primary Care Setting
Pediatric endocrinologist Tariq Ahmad, MD, FAAP, explains how to work up patients with suspected hormonal imbalances, including thyroid disorders, diabetes and growth disorders; discusses interpretation of common tests; clarifies when to refer; and provides guidelines for starting treatment while awaiting a consult.
