Standard of Care Update in Diabetes Treatment

UAB Med Cast

As the prevalence of diabetes increases, so does the variety of treatment and management tools available to endocrinologists. Alexandra Dodd, M.D., an endocrinologist, discusses advancements including continuous glucose monitoring, new types of long-acting insulin, and medicines that help patients control both blood sugar and weight. She describes the common health conditions that result from advanced diabetes and the corresponding specialists she works with to treat those.