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One of the most common disease states in Long Term Care is Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. We always focus on obtaining glycemic control for these patients. However, often we forget that some of the most common classes of medications used to treat other disease states in diabetic patients, can disrupt the glucose levels. This may require extra monitoring of glucose levels or an adjustment of diabetic medications. Below are five commonly-used medication classes that should be reviewed when prescribing for your diabetic resident:
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MedMemos: Medications That Need Glucose Monitoring
One of the most common disease states in Long Term Care is Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. We always focus on obtaining glycemic control for these patients. However, often we forget that some of the most common classes of medications used to treat other disease states in diabetic patients, can disrupt the glucose levels. This may require extra monitoring of glucose levels or an adjustment of diabetic medications. Below are five commonly-used medication classes that should be reviewed when prescribing for your diabetic resident:
March 2024

MedMemos: Medications That Need Glucose Monitoring

One of the most common disease states in Long Term Care is Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. We always focus on obtaining glycemic control for these patients. However, often we forget that some of the most common classes of medications used to treat other disease states in diabetic patients, can disrupt the glucose levels. This may require extra monitoring of glucose levels or an adjustment of diabetic medications. Below are five commonly-used medication classes that should be reviewed when prescribing for your diabetic resident:
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