In this second episode of a three-part series on “Disrupting Therapeutic Inertia in Diabetes Management,” Drs. John Russell, Neil Skolnik, and Stewart Harris examine discuss the consequences and causes of therapeutic inertia.  Episode three of this series, will explore  solutions for overcoming therapeutic inertia. This special three-part series on therapeutic inertia is supported by independent educational grant from Sanofi (https://www.sanofi.com). For more information about each of ADA’s science and medical journals, please visit www.diabetesjournals.org. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health John J. Russell, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Chair-Department of Family Medicine, Abington Jefferson Health Stewart Harris CM MD MPH FCFP FACPM, Professor, Diabetes Canada Chair in Diabetes Management, Ian McWhinney Chair of Family Medicine Studies,  Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry,  Western University