Biomedical subjects

David K Miller

Publications and source records attributed to David K Miller.

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PubMed2006

Pharmacologic interventions for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

A variety of pharmacologic interventions are available to treat people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This article provides an update of pharmacologic interventions for diabetes, including a discussion of the drug classifications with specific examples of each, and their background, dosing, and side effects. Combination therapy is reviewed, and information is provided on two new therapeutic classes of diabetes medications: incretin mimetics and antihyperglycemics.

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1↗

PubMed2006

Diabetes self-management education.

This article provides a definition of diabetes education along with a review of the national standards for diabetes self-management (DSME), including a discussion of relevant content areas that promote behavior change rather than simply imparting knowledge. Outcomes measurement of DSME is reviewed, and information is provided on self-care behaviors as defined by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. A review of newly defined standards for outcomes measurement of DSME that are practical, feasible, and consistent across DSME programs is likewise provided.

Diabetes Mellitus↗