On December 19, Alexis M. McKee, MD, CDCES, published an article on “EndocrineWeb,” titled “Is Continuous Glucose Monitoring for You?” The first continuous glucose monitor (CGM) came to existence in the early 2000s. The prior method of blood sugar testing at the time was fingerstick glucose reading. “By 2016, the accuracy of CGM sensors was so […]
On November 18, Alexis M. McKee, MD, CDCES had her article titled “What is Automated Insulin Delivery,” published on “EndocrineWeb.” Automated insulin delivery (AID) delivers insulin through a pump that communicates with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Also known as a hybrid closed hoop system or an artificial pancreas device system. In the article, McKee […]
On September 13, Alexis M. McKee, MD, CDCES had an article published on “Endocrine Web,” titled “What Is Insulin Glargine and What Are Its Side Effects?” Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin, sometimes referred to as basal. When glargine was discovered, it was a game-changer in diabetes management because it allowed those with diabetes to stop using […]
On September 12, Alexis McKee, MD published an article on “EndocrineWeb,” titled “What Is the Peak Time for NPH Insulin?” “Insulin is a lifesaving hormone that is necessary for cells in your body to absorb sugar (glucose). Depending on the type of diabetes mellitus a person has, there can be a complete absence of insulin (type […]