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Ep 31 – Diagnosing and managing Addison’s disease in primary care

Ep 31 – Diagnosing and managing Addison’s disease in primary care

FromGPnotebook Podcast


Ep 31 – Diagnosing and managing Addison’s disease in primary care

FromGPnotebook Podcast

ratings:
Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Aug 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Kevin discusses the case of Louise, a 19-year-old who has been living with type 1 diabetes for the last 12 years and hypothyroidism for the last 8 years. She presents to us in primary care with a history of recurring unexplained hypoglycaemic episodes despite proactive adjustments to her insulin regimen. In addition to her insulin, she is taking levothyroxine 150 μg/day. She has not recently made significant changes to her diet or daily physical activity. Louise has also been experiencing light-headedness when rising from a sitting position. She has a BMI of 19 kg/m2, and a recent HbA1c value was 63 mmol/mol (7.9%). You record her sitting blood pressure as 119/67 mmHg and her standing value as 99/72 mmHg. You notice some patches of vitiligo on her face. What should we do next?
Released:
Aug 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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The GPnotebook Podcast is a bite-sized, regular chat for all healthcare professionals working in primary care. Episodes cover clinical tips and hot topics.