SUGAR, SUGAR, SUGAR!

04/06/23 • 28 min

Let's talk about sugar! All the things about diabetes and diabetic related conditions that arise in emergency medicine frequently that we do not do a great job of explaining or understanding fully. Some things we talk about include:
-Hypoglycemia
-Hyperglycemia
-DKA
-HHS
Why is it important to talk about more? Being one of the most common diseases (Diabetes), we have to make sure that we are up to date on information and refresh regularly. I hope everyone takes something home from this episode and learn something. Remember, sugar is great until it’s not!
Resources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5278808/
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2014/10/sweet-stuff
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000086.htm
https://diabetes.org/healthy-living/medication-treatments/blood-glucose-testing-and-control/hypoglycemia

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What Happened in Illinois?

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A sad case of provider negligence that lead to the death of a 35 yr-old male (Earl Moore Jr.).
Providers Peggy Finley and Peter Cadigan responded to the residence of a 35 yr-old male that was hallucinating. The providers were negligent in treatment which lead to the eventual death of their patient. Criminal charges are pending with sentencing to be determined at this time.
A deep dive into positional asphyxia and what happened to Earl Moore in this case. The case is still pending and coming up on 4 months with the last hearing in a few weeks. Details of the case have been minimal this far with the release of body cam footage.
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-All comments made are speculation based on current evidence and interpretation of events captured on body cam footage. This podcast is meant for educational purposes.-

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PTSD In Healthcare

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Have you suffered from PTSD? Its important in healthcare that we learn about our mental health and treat it before we become patients ourselves. We try to be the strongest person in the room and because of that, we suffer in silence. WAKE UP! Your health is the most important thing in this field because without you; our parents, our children, and our friends would not have access to the best care. Ask yourself a few questions like:
Do you know the resources in your community?
Can you recognize PTSD in yourself and coworkers?
What can I do better for myself?
How do I talk with others about my health?
Do I have a person to confide in?
Resources Used:
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/treatment/
https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm
https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2021/04/06/suicides-first-responders/

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