Diabetes
Clinical teaching and practical ideas for your next study session.
Case Discussion
Frozen Shoulder and Diabetes: Plan Glucose Monitoring Before a Steroid Shot
An A1c of 7.8% does not automatically rule out a shoulder injection. Weigh its potential short-term benefit against a temporary glucose rise, then agree on a practical monitoring and follow-up plan.
Case Discussion
When the Medication Bag Is the Chart: Polypharmacy, CKD, and Health-Literacy Challenges in Family Medicine
An older adult’s high blood pressure may be a medication-safety problem, not a cue to intensify therapy. This case teaches reconciliation, individualized targets, CKD-aware prescribing, privacy, and teach-back.