Comprehensive medical evaluation and assessment of comorbidities: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2021
Known as Sakel's technique, insulin coma therapy was a common treatment for schizophrenia until the late 1950s when it fell out of fashion (Marks 2018
Both oral and injectable GLP-1s are expensive brand-name drugs, and many insurance plans require a prior authorization before they will cover the cost
Like any medication, GLP-1s can cause side effects, especially in the early stages of treatment
Flint A, Raben A, Astrup A, Holst JJ
Understanding the Distinction There are two separate clinical scenarios that coders often confuse: Scenario A: Steroid-induced hyperglycemia (not yet diabetes) The patient has elevated blood sugar in response to steroids, but the physician has not documented a formal diabetes diagnosis