DipABLM case studies
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The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (ABLM) sets and maintains standards for assessment and credentialing of physicians in Lifestyle Medicine in the US and Canada, while the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) fulfills this function globally. Certification as an ABLM/IBLM diplomate signifies specialized knowledge in the practice of lifestyle medicine and distinguishes a physician as having achieved competency in lifestyle medicine. The DipABLM case studies are 5 cases and about 2,621 words.
1Plant-predominant eating in stage 3b CKD with type 2 diabetes
R is a 62-year-old woman with a 12-year history of type 2 diabetes and stage 3b chronic kidney disease (eGFR 38 mL/min/1.73 m², urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio 350 mg/g). Her medications are metformin 1,000 mg twice daily, empagliflozin 10 mg daily, lisinopril 20 mg daily, and atorvastatin 40 mg daily.
597 words, about 3 min2Starting activity with knee osteoarthritis and fear of falling
L is a 74-year-old retired postal worker with bilateral knee osteoarthritis, BMI 33 kg/m², and no regular exercise for 10 years. He can walk one block before knee pain reaches 6/10 and sometimes uses a cane outdoors.
521 words, about 3 min3Shift-work insomnia and alcohol as a sleep aid
T is a 34-year-old emergency department nurse who has worked rotating day–night shifts for six years. For eight months she has had difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, with 4–5 hours of fragmented sleep before day shifts.
542 words, about 3 min4Panic attacks, hypertension, and a meditation app
K is a 41-year-old marketing manager who presents after three panic attacks in the past two weeks. She describes palpitations, shortness of breath, and a fear of losing control that lasts 10–15 minutes.
470 words, about 2 min5Cannabis vaping for sleep and anxiety in a lonely widower
B is a 68-year-old retired teacher whose wife died 14 months ago. He moved to a new city to be near his daughter but knows few people and spends most days alone.
491 words, about 2 min