Nancy Ho

[Nancy Ho @honn1991]

Secondary causes of elevated triglycerides include: alcohol, uncontrolled diabetes, CKD, a diet high in carbohydrates, etc. #advdm

[Nancy Ho @honn1991]

Diabetic foot infection can stem from multiple pathologies such as neuropathic reasons as well as peripheral vascular disease and immunologic defects #advdm

[Nancy Ho @honn1991]

There is no longer a pre-hypertension category in the new guidelines (ACC/AHA 2017). We now have an ELEVATED category - need to do something NOW to stop the progression to high blood pressure! #advdm

[Nancy Ho @honn1991]

For hospitalized patients, insulin is preferred over oral medications, especially in cases such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) #advdm

[Nancy Ho @honn1991]

Some great resources for estimating your carbohydrates include: MyFitnessPal, Calorie King, restaurant websites, etc! #advdm

[Nancy Ho @honn1991]

The majority of patients will eventually need to use insulin due to the decline of beta cell function overtime #advdm

[Nancy Ho @honn1991]

If your patient is experiencing signs of low blood sugar, advise them about the rule of 15: take 15 grams of carbohydrates (such as orange juice or glucose tablets) and check your glucose levels after 15 minutes #advdm

[Nancy Ho @honn1991]

Drug therapy takes into account important factors such as disease duration, life expectancy, significant co-morbidities, and an excellent support system #advdm

[Nancy Ho @honn1991]

Healthcare is now gearing towards telemedicine which helps to reduce transportation cost and reach patients in rural areas~ #advdm

[Nancy Ho @honn1991]

@parks34vcu LOL, hi Sung!

[Nancy Ho @honn1991]

Hi everyone #advdm