Researchers are studying the genetic causes of and metabolic processes related to diabetes. Discoveries about monogenic forms of diabetes may contribute to the search for the causes of and treatments for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. For information about clinical trials related to diabetes and genetics…
Read More »Case Study: Lilly Jaffe
Lilly Jaffe, of Chicago, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes more than ten years ago, at the tender age of one month. What has happened to Lilly over the past few years is remarkable….
Read More »Diagnosis and Management of Type 2 Diabetes, 10th Edition, Ch 9-Pt 6
Insulin-Pump Therapy + New Types of Insulin Preparations + Complications of Insulin Therapy, Chapter 9 – Part 6 Steve V. Edelman, MD Robert R. Henry, MD Insulin-Pump Therapy Insulin-pump therapy has been traditionally used for people with Type 1 diabetes. People with Type 1 diabetes usually do not have insulin …
Read More »Diagnosis and Management of Type 2 Diabetes, Tenth Edition
Insulin Therapy, Chapter 9 – Part 1 Steve V. Edelman, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of California, San Diego Robert R. Henry, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of California, San Diego Insulin therapy most commonly is reserved for patients …
Read More »Extended Release Metformin Allows for Higher Doses
New clinical study shows patients with Type 2 diabetes may be able to tolerate higher doses of metformin using GLUMETZA….
Read More »Physical Activity Q & A with Dr. Sheri Colberg, Part 4
By Sheri Colberg, PhD Q: Dr. Sheri, I’ve been doing a lot of research on Type 2 diabetes and exercise. I have had Type 2 for five years. I am preparing for my first marathon. (I have raced halfs, 10K’s, 5K’s, etc….) My question relates to fasting insulin levels. I was …
Read More »Parents’ Fear of Hypos Impacts Children’s Diabetes Management
Parents who live in fear of their children having hypoglycemic episodes might have a negative effect on their child’s diabetes control, says a new study. Good provision of psychological support for parents and their children with diabetes is therefore crucial….
Read More »Using Genotypes to Individualize Diabetes Treatment
A panel of diabetes experts is encouraging efforts to increase understanding of the heterogeneity of Type 2 diabetes to achieve individualized treatments and improve treatment responses….
Read More »FDA Reports 17 Food Companies Have Misleading Product Labels
The FDA warned 17 food makers — including POM and Nestle — that their “misleading” product labels violate federal law. The warning letters say the firms face having their products pulled from grocery shelves if they don’t make changes….
Read More »FDA, Baxter Recall Dialysis System that Can Malfunction
The FDA and manufacturer of the HomeChoice and HomeChoice PRO dialysis systems have notified patients of a class I device recall — the FDA’s most serious — after a number of reported injuries and one death….
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