A new study in Japan researched the association between HbA1c levels and body mass index, and its effect on the kidney.
Read More »Long-Term Follow Up Key to Keeping Patients on Track
A new patient of mine was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and obesity. We discussed a weight loss treatment to target both her diabetes and obesity, and she followed our mutually agreed upon treatment plan. Things were going well -- she would visit every three months and we would reassess and make treatment decision changes as needed. Then, my patient did not visit for two years. When she returned, she had gained back her weight plus a few more pounds, and her blood glucose, blood pressure and lipids were out of her target range....
Read More »Excess Carbohydrates Can Result in Diabetes
Research has shown that carbohydrates and other foods that raise the body’s dietary inflammatory index (DII) can lead to severe diabetes.
Read More »Achieving Glycemic Control With Targeted Insulin-Adherence Interventions
Reasonable glycemic control can be achieved by delivering aggressive insulin-adherence interventions to targeted patients with diabetes.
Read More »How Childhood Cardiovascular Risks Affect Risk for Diabetes in Adulthood
How do the things we experience when we are young affect our future health?
Read More »Teplizumab as Prophylaxis Therapy
The study findings shed light on the viability of a potential prophylactic treatment of type 1 diabetes in direct relatives of current patients.
Read More »FreeStyle Libre FGM in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes routinely use self-monitoring of blood glucose, but what if there was a better option?
Read More »Relationship between Type 2 Diabetes and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Investigating the high number of deaths of patients with diabetes from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Read More »The Association Between Vitamin D Levels and Gestational Diabetes
Trying to determine modifiable risk factors for gestational diabetes (GDM) is not only beneficial for the mother, but also for protecting the baby.
Read More »Diet Changes to Protect Against Cognitive Decline in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes and poor glycemic control are more likely to have a lower cognitive function, but what role could a Mediterranean diet have?
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