brian-barents-story
An Evolve Diabetes patient was referred from his primary care doctor because he had a major medical event in his life and was hospitalized for 30 days. When he was released from the hospital, he had a secondary diagnosis of insulin-dependent diabetes. His wife was his caretaker and she was scared and did not know what to do. She needed a diabetes specialist to come to their home to teach her how to manage his diabetes. Their goals were to feel confident and safe with his insulin, enjoy his food and do the activities that he loved in life. He was started on a continuous glucose monitor and his data was set up for his family as well. The wife learned how to use insulin to coordinate with his and her life and his insulin doses were lowered without experiencing any side effects. His AIC started at 8.7 and it was lowered to 6.2. His blood sugars are in normal range 95% of thetime. Now, he no longer has high blood sugars that make him tired. Two months after he left the hospital, they felt confident to leave their home for a week-long road trip out of state. The patient and the caregiver feel that they have gained back their livelihood and energy to enjoy life. Results: Insulin dose relatively same, AIC from 8.7 to 6.1, Time in range 94%, 0% below 80mg/dL, lowered diabetes distress.