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Type 2 SLE: Insights from a Biopsychosocial Framework

By Jennifer L. Rogers, MD

Many of the common symptoms of lupus - fatigue, nociplastic pain, brain fog - can be invisible and difficult to measure, and can often co-occur with impaired sleep, depression and anxiety. These symptoms have led to a well described discordance between physician and patient perception of lupus activity and flares, and this discordance can impact communication, trust, medication adherence, and ultimately outcomes. We developed the Type 1 and Type 2 model many years ago as a means to bridge this gap.

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  • Jennifer L. Rogers, MD

  • As a rheumatologic, I care for people living with a range of autoimmune conditions. As Director of the Duke Lupus Clinic and Duke Lupus Registry, I specialize in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus related conditions. I was drawn to the field of rheumatology because of the complex, multi-system nature of autoimmune diseases and the many exciting advances in immune therapies. Rheumatology is a field where the most important part of my visit is listening and understanding my patients' journey. I work alongside an exceptional group of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, students, researchers, and staff. Together, our goal is to provide compassionate, comprehensive and state-of-the-art care for people living with lupus.

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