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As I look back over the past year, it has been quite a ride for all of us in healthcare and in diabetes.

Congress passed the historic healthcare reform law but will it stay? Part of that bill reduced payments to physicians by 24% and Congress blocked the reduction three times before finally postponing it for a whole year.

One well-known diabetes drug narrowly escaped removal by the FDA while another one that could have revolutionized diabetes care, was held up before it could even be approved. Three weight loss drugs didn’t receive approval and the meter companies had to make changes during the year because of the enzyme used in many of their strips.

There were new guidelines for glucose diagnosis and management, and a new position paper on activity and diabetes. Many new studies focused on new cures and treatments and we gave you information on every one of them.

This year we have scoured our archives to find the best articles, features, tools and questions to share with you. Please look through this impressive line-up and see why we are so glad to bring you the information to help you help your patients.

Happy Holidays from Dave, Steve, Andrew, Heather and all the rest of our staff at Diabetes In Control!
David Joffe
Editor-in-chief
Top Articles of 2010
  1. Culprit Identified in ACCORD Study
    It was not hypoglycemia from intensive control or intensive control itself that caused the increased deaths in the ACCORD study&hellip [ Full Story ]
  2. Debate Rages on HbA1c for Diabetes Diagnosis
    An international expert panel's recommendation that A1c should be the primary test for diagnosing Type 2 diabetes has met considerable resistance&hellip [ Full Story ]
  3. American Diabetes Association's New Clinical Practice Recommendations Promote A1c as Diagnostic Test for Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
    Faster, easier test could help reduce number of undiagnosed with diabetes and pre-diabetes&hellip [ Full Story ]
  4. Joslin Identifies Source of Beta Cell Damage
    Scientists discovered that high blood glucose levels damage a key enzyme that guards insulin-producing beta cells&hellip [ Full Story ]
  5. A1c Test for Diagnosis Not Perfect
    The limited sensitivity of the A1C test may result in missed or delayed diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes&hellip [ Full Story ]
  6. Blood Test Anticipates Diabetes 10 Years in Advance
    A blood test predicting diabetes risk 10 years earlier than current diagnosis has been developed&hellip [ Full Story ]
  7. Significant Type 2 Diabetes Breakthrough
    Amyloid could "directly poison" pancreas cells. Shedding light on how a malfunctioning protein helps trigger Type 2 diabetes&hellip [ Full Story ]
  8. Key to Reversing Type 1 Diabetes Discovered
    Doctors have been stalking the culprit responsible for Type 1 diabetes&hellip [ Full Story ]
  9. A1c's Over Five Percent Increase Risk for Stroke
    HbA1c, even at levels in the "normal" range, emerged as an independently significant predictor of heart-disease events&hellip [ Full Story ]
  10. ADA and AHA Issues Statement Urging Caution for Primary-Prevention Aspirin
    Low-dose aspirin is "reasonable" in those with no history of vascular disease but who are&hellip [ Full Story ]
Favorite Practicum

Diabetes Disaster Averted #2: Insulin Pump Mystery
One of our pump-using patients reported a sudden increase in blood glucose lasting several days. No ketones were present, but&hellip [ Full Story ]

Top Homerun Slides (Diabetes Clinical Mastery Series)

Establishing Starting Basal and Bolus Dosing
Physiological Insulin Dosing Based on Pre-Meal Readings and Carb Counting&hellip [ Full Story ]

Best Special Edition

A "Win-Win-Win" for Primary Care Providers
Shared Medical Appointments can maximize your time, allow you to see more patients, activate support personnel, and improve outcomes&hellip [ Full Story ]

Most Popular Feature Articles & Reviews
  1. Special OTC Feature: Niacin ER: A viable alternative to Niaspan?
    With the economy at its lowest point in decades, prescription drug costs as high as ever, and the "donut hole" looming&hellip [ Full Story ]
  2. The Serotonin Power Diet
    (Book Review) This diet was developed as a way to help individuals lose weight without feeling agitated or craving unhealthy foods&hellip [ Full Story ]
  3. Special OTC Feature: Are over-the-counter Omega-3 products as effective as Lovaza®?
    With the rising prices of medications today, many individuals face the growing dilemma of having to pay out of pocket&hellip [ Full Story ]
Top Test Your Knowledge Questions
  1. Issue #503: Which is not a cause of discrepancies between glucose meter numbers… [ Full Story ]
  2. Issue #506: A 58-year-old woman who has had Type 2 diabetes for 15 years is evaluated at a routine… [ Full Story ]
  3. Issue #507: At his routine evaluation, a 62-year-old man who has had diabetes for 10 years reports… [ Full Story ]
Favorite Sheri Colberg Article

America's Silent Killer: Oprah and Dr. Oz Want to Save Your Life
As a diabetes researcher and exercise expert, I appreciated the overall message of the episode&hellip [ Full Story ]

Most Voted on Poll

What is the best A1c for someone without diabetes? (September 18, 2010)… [ View Results ]

 

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