Let's Talk Diabetes: What a Nurse & Cardiologist Want You to Know!

What does a diabetic educational RN want you to know about blood sugars, and why is a cardiovascular doctor in this diabetic space?

In part 1 of the MedEvidence series, Dr. Michael Koren and Diabetic Nurse Educator Sharon Smith explain the basics of diabetes and the history of diabetic drugs. You will learn:

• Type 1 vs Type 2
• History of Diabetic Drugs
• Cardiovascular Safety

In part 2 of the MedEvidence Diabetes series, Dr. Koren and Sharon Smith discuss: 

•  4 Main Components of Type 2 Diabetes Care
• Newer Class of Diabetic Drugs
• Cardiovascular Safety
•  Past and New Clinical Research Trials

In part 3 of the MedEvidence Diabetes series, Dr. Koren and Sharon Smith discuss choosing drug classes for diabetes, weight loss, and cardiovascular health. You will learn: 

• GLP-1 Drug Class
• SGLT2i Drug Class
• Past and New Clinical Research Trials

Part 4 of the MedEvidence Diabetes series concludes with managing individual patients' diabetic needs with anecdotes and stories by Dr. Koren and Sharon Smith.  

Dr. Michael Koren is a practicing cardiologist and CEO of ENCORE Research Group. He has been the principal investigator of 2,000+ clinical trials while being published in the most prestigious medical journals. Dr. Koren received his medical degree cum laude at Harvard Medical School and completed his residency in internal medicine with a fellowship in cardiology at New York Hospital / Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center / Cornell Medical Center.

Sharon Smith, RN, CDCES is the VP of Recruitment at ENCORE Research Group and a Diabetic Educational Nurse with a passion for educating patients as well as staff on healthy lifestyle options without giving up on special treats.

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Original Air Date: November 11, 2022

Music: Storyblocks - Corporate Inspired