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Type 2 Diabetes Research and News: Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder. Though most commonly diagnosed in the elderly, younger adults and even children are increasingly subject to the disease. 9.4% of the US population has Type 2 diabetes or about 30 million Americans. Approximately 95% of all adults diagnosed with diabetes have Type 2. New tools, techniques and treatments can help you improve outcomes for your Type 2 diabetes patients.

Ramadan Fasting and Type 2 Diabetes

1 day ago Articles, Diet & Nutrition, Type 2 Diabetes

Fasting found to lead to deterioration of glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes.

Use of SGLT-2 inhibitors As Adjunct to Insulin In People with Type 1 Diabetes

2 weeks ago Articles, Insulin Therapy Center, SGLT-2 Therapy Center, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes

Apart from Sotagliflozin’s use in the treatment of people with type 2, SGLT-1 and SGLT-2 inhibitors effects on type 1 currently being explored.

Glucose Self-Monitoring For Non-Insulin Using Patients Did Not Improve Control

3 weeks ago Articles, Blood Glucose Control, Type 2 Diabetes

The value of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) levels in patients with non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes has been debated over the years.

Liraglutide Gets FDA Indication For Reducing CVD Risk, But Not So Fast

4 weeks ago Articles, Cardiology, Type 2 Diabetes

Doctor listening to senior patient's heart

The Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee also voted 19-0 that the drug's use in type 2 diabetes patients did not result in excess cardiovascular risk.

ADA: Basal Oral Insulin Tablet Reduces Fasting Blood Glucose and HbA1c Levels Similar to Insulin Glargine in Patients with Type 2

4 weeks ago Articles, Blood Glucose Control, Insulin Therapy Center, Type 2 Diabetes

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However, in 2016, Novo Nordisk halted the development of their basal oral insulin tablet.

ADA: Degludec Deemed Non-Inferior to Glargine Regarding Cardiovascular Safety in High Risk Patients with Type 2

Jun 17, 2017 Cardiology, Insulin Therapy Center, Type 2 Diabetes

The DEVOTE trial compared cardiovascular safety in two basal insulins; insulin degludec was found to have additional benefits.

ADA: Praluent® (alirocumab) Associated with Reducing Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetes

Jun 17, 2017 Articles, Cardiology, Type 2 Diabetes

Results from two ODYSSEY studies indicate the favorable lipid lowering effects of Alirocumab, a PCSK9 inhibitor, in type 2 diabetes patients can potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.