This week’s lead article about the use of pioglitazone to prevent the onset of diabetes in high risk patients has lead researcher Ralph DeFronzo, MD, very excited and he even went on to say “It’s a blockbuster study.” However not everyone agrees with Dr. DeFronzo. Timothy S. Harlan, MD, medical …

  “Once the providers who will participate in the SMA pilot have been selected, each has chosen their SMA model, and steps have been taken to customize promotional materials for participating physicians, then it’s time to hold a meeting with the entire SMA team.1,3 Following are general tasks that need …

The ACE/AACE road map for the achievement of glycemic goals in patients with diabetes recommends a wide range of therapies, including oral drugs, incretin mimetics, and insulin for the achievement of glycemic control….

Follow this link to download a Quick Reference pdf of all of the benefits and "dosages" for Foods Which May Help Reduce Diabetes and Pre-diabetes Risk.

In 1970, the group Five Man Electrical Band released the hit single, “Signs,” and in it there is a line, “Do This, Don’t Do That, Can’t You Read The Sign?” It seems that when it comes to food choices for diabetes patients the line should be, “Eat This, Don’t Eat …

If you take insulin or another blood glucose-lowering medication, you are at risk for low blood sugar (usually defined as blood glucose < 65 mg/dl), or hypoglycemia, which can occur during or following physical activity. Low blood sugar can cause trembling, sweating, dizziness, blurred vision, impaired thinking, and even seizures …

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Two key components of the Symphony tCGM are the Prelude SkinPrep System that works a bit like an electric razor, using micro-dermabrasion to shave away the dead outermost surface of the skin in a dime-size spot on the body, and a glucose biosensor that is applied to that spot (generally …

A new study has found that bedtime plasma glucose level can serve as a predictor of long-term blood glucose control outcome in patients undergoing insulin lispro mixture-50 (Mix 50) three times daily monotherapy. There was a significant improvement in HbA1c, from 10.1% at baseline to 7.8% at 6-8 weeks and …

Postmenopausal women with Type 2 diabetes may improve some symptoms with the use of safflower cooking oil, according to Ohio State University researchers. The researchers found that women who include about one and two-third teaspoons of safflower cooking oil to their diets may improve their cholesterol, blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, …