"At this meeting, we are examining a concept called shared medical appointments, which are frequently referred to as “SMAs.” SMAs are being adopted by physicians with medical groups and other health care organizations as a way to improve patient outcomes…"

Coffee, donuts and diabetes, oh my! This week there is a new study out that goes against at least 20 studies we have covered in Diabetes in Control in the past year. Caffeine and Carbs Don’t Mix, from the new Journal of Caffeine Research, suggests caffeine disrupts glucose metabolism, possibly …

Lixisenatide Success Next possible GLP-1 diabetes drug from Sanofi-Aventis (lixisenatide) has success in a late stage trial, reducing A1c and body weight without increasing risk of hypoglycemi BYDUREON™ recommended for approval in Europe. BYDUREON would be first once-weekly treatment for adults with Type 2 diabetes.

 Pearl Insulin Pump Asante Solutions, Inc., has received European approval for the small and sleek Pearl Insulin Pump. It is the only pump that uses a pre-filled 300-unit insulin cartridge. That’s right — no more reservoir filling or handling syringes to fill the pump. No battling pesky air bubbles from filling …

Intensive glycemic therapy reduces the risk of ED in young men with Type 1 diabetes, researchers report. The benefit was limited to a secondary prevention cohort containing men with mild microvascular complications at baseline. But no matter where a young man with Type 1 diabetes falls on the spectrum of …

Researchers from University of Rhode Island say they’ve found a host of benefits in maple syrup, including anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory agents, and properties that may help keep blood sugar levels in check. Researchers say maple syrup contains a cocktail of polyphenol compounds. Polyphenols are a group of chemical substances found …

The European Association for the Study of the Liver researchers who conducted the study projected that unless something is done to curb rising diabetes and obesity rates….  

Caffeine may contribute to Type 2 diabetes, U.S. researchers say, citing a study that challenges previous research that caffeine helps prevent diabetes.…

Hyperglycemia caused by prednisolone use occurs primarily in the afternoon and evening, and this is when treatment for the hyperglycemia should be carried out.…

Combining the CKD markers of creatinine-based estimated glomerular filtration rate and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio with the biomarker cystatin C was associated with improved prediction of end-stage kidney disease and all-cause death.…