Type 2 Diabetes

New study shows reduction in hypoglycemia.

Despite multiple studies on the topic, it’s still unclear whether eggs increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Woman, 67 years of age, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes with an A1C of 7.8%. Met with PCP who prescribed metformin ER and referred patient for diabetes education. Patient made some dietary and physical activity changes at first, but upon return visit her A1C was 8.5%. She reported she did not take the metformin. “I can’t swallow big pills. The bottle said not to crush or break the tablets. They were just too big to swallow. So then I just gave up on everything.”

In this week's Homerun Slides, targets and therapies for type 2 diabetes based on patient characteristics and A1C.

Age- and sex-specific prevalence of type 2 diabetes in different ethnic groups: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is now taking its place as one of the main threats to human health in the twenty-first century. In 1921, Dr Elliot Joslin was already concerned that according to his count there had been a doubling of diabetes in three decades. The impact of T2DM is increasingly felt around the world, with its prevalence rising dramatically over recent decades.

New management recommendations for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

In part 2 of this exclusive interview, Dr. Aaron Vinik shares an update on INGAP research.

Two pills provided greater glucose-lowering efficacy than three with low hypoglycemia risk.

Healthier lifestyle found to be result of symptom treatment.

Metformin, sulfonylureas, and insulin studied in type 2 patients.