Conditions

Early initiation of therapy hoped to reduce long-term morbidity, mortality by getting to goal earlier; potentially alter the natural history of the disease.

Adults with type 2 diabetes and microvascular complications have an increased risk for severe periodontitis compared with those without microvascular complications.

Survey estimates that diabetes accounts for many more deaths in the United States than are being reported on death certificates — and that diabetes is actually the third leading cause of death.

Phase-3 study to evaluate efficacy and safety of ertugliflozin monotherapy.

Woman, type 1 diabetes, 63 years of age. Well-educated diabetes wise. Reached out to me saying: "HELP!! Normally I take 10 units of Toujeo at 9 pm. I did that last night. This morning I meant to take an additional 2 units because I'm not getting any exercise due to a knee injury. By mistake I took my usual dose of 10 units." Before I read the rest of her email, I thought, I know her. She knows what to do. She wears a CGM, she’ll be watching that. Then I read on...

The use of a high protein diet instead of a high carbohydrate diet to help reverse the progression to diabetes.

Two studies show use of sensor implanted under skin that continuously monitors glucose levels resulted in improved levels in T1 patients who inject insulin multiple times a day.

Study shows significant improvement in diabetes control with a 1 point drop in A1c with less hypoglycemia.

Pioglitazone in people with insulin resistance, prediabetes or diabetes is associated with a decreased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events, study data shows.

FDA label update will increase drug use in persons with historical contraindications or precautions.