New research suggests that several commonly prescribed drugs for Type 2 diabetes may not be as effective at preventing death and cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and stroke, as the oral anti-diabetic drug, metformin.…

Brief, intensive exercise is an effective way to lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in adolescents.…

The AACE released new medical guidelines for developing comprehensive care plans for the management of diabetes.…

  People with Type 2 diabetes who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are more at risk of losing their sight due to severe retinopathy, as well as foot problems and possible amputation because of neuropathy.…

An innovative diabetes management concept including structured self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), data visualization, pattern analysis and derived therapy adjustments can significantly reduce HbA1c values, improve glycemic control and enhance patients’ quality of life.…

New research has discovered a substance in tangerines not only prevents obesity, but also offers protection against Type 2 diabetes, and even atherosclerosis.…

Study found ARB, calcium channel blocker both helped those with hypertension, glucose intolerance.…

Increase in key hormone adiponectin linked to fat-burning, better insulin sensitivity.…

Last week I was discussing insulin therapy with my interns as we were evaluating insulin choices for a local physician. The consensus was to start on a long acting insulin like glargine and then titrate based on glucose levels with a patient directed protocol. This seemed to be a natural …

This week I was working on a new presentation on diabetes drugs for a program in May and wanted to update the information on the newer medications and how they work. Knowing that over 74% of patients with diabetes also have hyperlipidemia, I have been using Welchol (colesevelam HCl) more …