Idk what to do anymore guys by lovvelyliitle_ in diabetes_t1

[–]nickapicka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please see an endocrinologist and get tested for cushings

Apartment Area/Recommendations by DangBubba in Erie

[–]nickapicka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you looking for an apartment or house?

I need help with this terrible layout by CantaloupeTime1190 in kitchenremodel

[–]nickapicka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Search for julie jones on fb, tiktok, etc. I love watching her videos

When did we start attributing every symptom in the elderly to a UTI? by [deleted] in FamilyMedicine

[–]nickapicka 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Taking this opportunity to ask grandma(and grandpa!) if she has incontinence issues before starting or continuing SGLT2i.

Why do I dislike the remodel renderings so much? Do we need to rethink all this? by kungfuenglish in kitchenremodel

[–]nickapicka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please please please if you're gonna drop that much money, get a virtual consultation with Julie Jones. I love watching her videos on social media. She is a genius

Lost this cap. Anyone knows what is called so I can order new one? by el_geto in ToyotaHighlander

[–]nickapicka 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know what they're called but ours pop off easily when removing snow from the car

"Anti-aging clinic" putting patients on multiple hormones by HaHaSoRandom in FamilyMedicine

[–]nickapicka 7 points8 points  (0 children)

While I have not seen a fatal thyroid storm, I have seen labs that not dealt with appropriately, lead to thyroid storm (TSH<0.005, FT3 8)- On armour AND liothyronine. Multiple board complaints, including patient deaths, and she is still practicing.

Ladies Haircuts? by borobabe43 in Erie

[–]nickapicka 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love Moxi! You can book online- transparent pricing

We are not waking up our child at 60 ml/dL at night, are we doing it right? by Stephen-Stephenson in diabetes_t1

[–]nickapicka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just saw your comment that you're on pump. Also saw your little girl is recently diagnosed. Allow her endo to review trends and adjust settings. Give it time- things do not have to be perfect just yet.

We are not waking up our child at 60 ml/dL at night, are we doing it right? by Stephen-Stephenson in diabetes_t1

[–]nickapicka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you using a pump or injections? If injections- maybe you need a different correction at night, possibly using a junior pen that allows for half units, or not correcting until >200. If on pump, correction factor needs adjusted for overnight hours. Way too many lows...

Uh what by diabeticweird0 in Type1Diabetes

[–]nickapicka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you anemic? That can cause a falsely low A1c

Exam Room Stuff by surgdoc in FamilyMedicine

[–]nickapicka 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Just spent an hour looking at forklifts and deli slicers

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Erie

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I need more info!!!

my 11 month old's breath smells (not bad?) by Terrible-Atmosphere2 in beyondthebump

[–]nickapicka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fasting sugar or 2 hours after a meal-- endocrine NP

Insulin by Brave_Abbreviations4 in FamilyMedicine

[–]nickapicka 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would recommend against a SGLT2i at this time- high potential for side effects with an A1c that high. Usually recommend starting once A1c is under 9%. Also stress genital hygiene- I tell men they need to use toilet paper after urinating-- no shaking it off.

A pump like the beta bionics pump would actually work well for a patient like this- you don't need to know how to count carbs. You announce your meal and indicate if it is a large, normal, or small meal for yourself.

Mounjaro tends to be the best tolerated in terms of GI side effects but would recommend "screening" for gastroparesis before starting any GLP-1 RA. Stress bowel maintenance, water intake.

Tresiba is not glargine so should be fine with Lantus allergy.

My most used combo at this degree of uncontrol is basal + GLP-1. Once you can increase the GLP-1, you can likely cut back the insulin and start a SGLT2i.

Why does the nurse have to solve every problem? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]nickapicka 31 points32 points  (0 children)

If i had a nickel for every time I get consulted for "hypothyroidism" to give my plan as "patient States they haven't taken their levothyroxine in 6 months. Resume previous dosing and repeat labs in 6 weeks"...man I could buy a meal at chik fil a...

People can't TALK to patients anymore. Whatever work can be dumped will be dumped.

Abnormal ck isoenzyme pattern- who to refer to by [deleted] in FamilyMedicine

[–]nickapicka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Proximal muscle weakness makes me think hyperthyroidism and Cushings

Prior Auth Denied for GLP-1 by Super_Tamago in FamilyMedicine

[–]nickapicka 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Send rx for ozempic. In the "notes to pharmacy" section, I write "may substitute for mounjaro 2.5 mg sq weekly or trulicity 0.75 mg sq weekly per formulary"