Jennifer A. Grenell, APRN, CNP

After 3 days without taking insulin, a patient presents to the emergency room with hyperglycemia and concerns of diabetic ketoacidosis.

The use of combined GLP-1/DPP-4 medication therapy is not currently supported by American Diabetes Association guidelines.

A patient, aged 60 years, was admitted to the hospital to undergo renal transplant therapy. He had a history of type 2 diabetes for 15 years.