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FDA has approved a new treatment for diabetic kidney disease, which affects one in three patients with type 2 diabetes.

Can the Mediterranean diet decrease the chances of gestational diabetes and preeclampsia?

Last week I saw a patient who seemed to be losing control of her blood glucose levels. She had been doing well and her A1c had been around 6.0 - 6.3 for the past couple of years. She was doing this while only on metformin 1000 twice a day. She was referred to me by her physician because of high after-meal readings ranging up to 350 mg/dl. I went over her medical history and medications looking for a possible problem and found nothing.

Is the CAC score a reliable tool in assessing cardio risk in patients with type 1 diabetes?

Study examines SGLT-2 inhibitors versus DPP-4 in reducing cardiovascular events.

Patients who have diabetes should be screened for psychological risk factors.

Younger patients with type 1 diabetes may require extra monitoring to avoid adverse glycemic events

Combined analysis of eGFR and albuminuria over 2 years has been shown to predict T2DM patients’ risk for major macrovascular outcomes.

Both patients and HCPs should be aware of early signs of kidney issues.

Studies show a link between diabetic peripheral neuropathy and sarcopenia, which increases frailty and subsequent mortality.