Yes — diabetes medication management is commonly managed through telemedicine for many patients, especially when glucose levels are reasonably stable and you can share readings from home.
Telehealth can work well for:
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Reviewing glucose logs or CGM data
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Adjusting oral diabetes medications
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Insulin titration in stable patients
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Reviewing side effects or adherence issues
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Refilling medications
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Ordering or reviewing labs (A1C, kidney function, lipids)
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Discussing lifestyle and nutrition changes
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Ongoing monitoring and care coordination
Many clinics ask patients to share:
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Recent blood glucose or CGM trends
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Timing of readings (fasting, before bed, post-meal)
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Current medication list + doses
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Recent A1C (if available)
What diabetes care is typically appropriate for telemedicine
✔ Type 2 diabetes follow-ups
✔ Stable Type 1 diabetes follow-ups (with CGM or good logs)
✔ Medication review or dose adjustments
✔ New side effects or tolerance issues
✔ Metformin / GLP-1 / SGLT-2 / sulfonylurea monitoring
✔ Basal insulin titration (stable patients)
✔ Education and lifestyle counseling
Providers can also:
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Order labs or urine microalbumin
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Refer to nutrition or endocrinology
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Arrange in-person exams when needed
When an in-person evaluation is usually recommended
Seek in-person or urgent care if you have:
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Very high sugars (often >300–350 mg/dL) or ketones
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Symptoms of DKA (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid breathing, confusion)
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Frequent hypoglycemia or severe lows
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New vision changes, foot wounds, or infections
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Pregnancy-related diabetes
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No reliable glucose readings available
Yearly in-person checks are still important for:
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eye exam
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foot exam
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blood pressure & weight
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labs and complication screening
Tips to prepare for a diabetes telehealth visit
Have ready:
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1–2 weeks of glucose readings or CGM report
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List of medications and doses
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Diet / activity changes
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Any symptoms or low-sugar episodes
Take a recent fasting reading the day of the visit if you can.
