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ATTD: Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes · July 28 · 16 min

Addressing Clinicians’ FAQs on Insulin Therapy

In today’s episode, Dr Bob Gabbay is joined by Dr Elena Toschi to address the most common questions clinicians have when it comes to insulin therapy. They discuss: The most common mistakes or misconceptions in basal insulin initiation and management Intensification strategies such as titration, adding prandial insulin, or using fixed-ratio combinations Leveraging technologies to improve insulin adherence and outcomes Managing hypoglycemia concerns and achieving glycemic targets Addressing psychological and behavioral barriers to insulin use in everyday clinical practice Dr Elena Toschi is Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She’s also Director of the Young Adult Program and a member of the Diabetes Technology Program at the Joslin Diabetes Center. Explore more on the ATTD Education Portal. Register now to access exclusive content and stay ahead in the field! Make sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.

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In today’s episode, Dr Bob Gabbay is joined by Dr Elena Toschi to address the most common questions clinicians have when it comes to insulin therapy.

They discuss:

  • The most common mistakes or misconceptions in basal insulin initiation and management

  • Intensification strategies such as titration, adding prandial insulin, or using fixed-ratio combinations

  • Leveraging technologies to improve insulin adherence and outcomes

  • Managing hypoglycemia concerns and achieving glycemic targets

  • Addressing psychological and behavioral barriers to insulin use in everyday clinical practice

Dr Elena Toschi is Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She’s also Director of the Young Adult Program and a member of the Diabetes Technology Program at the Joslin Diabetes Center.

Explore more on the ATTD Education Portal. Register now to access exclusive content and stay ahead in the field!

Make sure you’re subscribed to the ATTD Podcast feed today. Leave us a review and share with a colleague.

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