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Short course of intensive insulin therapy can impact beta-cell function and glucose variability….
Read More »Outcomes of Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes
Effect of frequent, self-monitoring of blood glucose may not be significant….
Read More »Can Dairy Products Cause or Reduce the Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes?
Some dairy subgroups may be beneficial for diabetes prevention….
Read More »Will Type 2 Diabetes Shrink the Brain?
New research indicates that people with type 2 diabetes may lose more brain volume than expected as they age….
Read More »Joslin’s Diabetes Deskbook, Updated 2nd Ed., Excerpt #44: Pharmacotherapy of Type 2 Diabetes, Part 3
Richard S. Beaser, MD This week’s excerpt covers the following topics: Which medications reduce insulin resistance The action of biguanides How thiazolidinediones work The risks of thiazolidinediones Liver toxicity with medications
Read More »Benefits of Atrasentan on Albuminuria and Blood Pressure in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Endothelin inhibitors may have synergistic role in combating diabetes-related complication….
Read More »Effect of Post-dinner Exercise on Postprandial Glycemia in Type 2 Diabetes
A 30 minute walk after dinner may have significant benefits in diabetics….
Read More »Joslin’s Diabetes Deskbook, Updated 2nd Ed., Excerpt #43: Pharmacotherapy of Type 2 Diabetes, Part 2
Richard S. Beaser, MD This week’s excerpt covers the following topics: The mechanism of action for antidiabetes medications Which medications improve insulin action Which meds slow gastric absorption Which meds increase insulin secretion Which meds increase the effect of incretins How to compare diabetes meds
Read More »Loss of Fingertip Sensation Can Indicate Progression of Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers evaluated different measures of hand and finger function in type 2 diabetic patients….
Read More »Is Moderate Wine Consumption in Type 2 Diabetes Beneficial?
Moderation is key when it comes to diabetes and alcoholic beverages….
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