#397: Insulin, Type 2 Diabetes, Fanny Packs, and Hypoglycemia with Dr. Jeff Colburn

Don’t be scared of insulin or hypoglycemia anymore!  Our Kashlak Friend of the Pod Dr. Jeff Colburn gives us all the essentials you’ll need in your fanny pack for navigating the ups and downs of insulin in type 2 diabetes. Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Rapid fire questions/Picks of the Week Case #1: Starting insulin Types of basal insulin: glargine, detemir, NPH, 70/30 NPH/regular Glucose monitoring while on insulin Glucose targets  when taking insulin Overbasalization  Adding additional agents to basal insulin Case #2: Deescalating insulin Insulin use in the geriatric population Hypoglycemia Rule of 15  Glucagon how-to  Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic and Cover Art: Isabel Valdez, PA-C  Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest:  Jeff Colburn, MD Sponsor: Pattern Request your quotes online at patternlife.com/curbsidersSponsor: BirchBirch is giving 20% off ALL mattresses and two free eco-rest pillows at birchliving.com/curbFull Transcript available HERE