Hypoglycemia in the intensive care unit appears to carry an increased mortality risk….
Read More »Yearly Archives: 2012
Diabetes Before and During Pregnancy a Growing Problem
The rates of both pre-pregnancy and gestational diabetes have increased since 1980, with greater increases in pre-pregnancy diabetes among black women….
Read More »Whey Protein Helps to Fight Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Taking whey protein isolate or whey protein concentrates may help treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and prevent obesity….
Read More »Can Green Tea Help to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
Drinking green tea or taking green tea extract supplements may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes….
Read More »Three More Studies Link Sugary Drinks and Weight Gain
Three new studies published in the U.S. reaffirm a link between sweet soda and fruit drinks to an epidemic of obesity….
Read More »Editor’s Note, DCMS #103
Each time we see our diabetes patients we stress lifestyle modifications. We know that our patients want to improve but we also know how hard it can be. This week, we feature Homerun Slides prepared by Margarita Stanosyan, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidiate, LECOM College of Pharmacy covering GLP-1 Analogs and Lifestyle Modifications. …
Read More »Diabetic Emergencies, Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Adults, Part 3
Clinical Management Treatment consists of rehydration with intravenous fluids, the administration of insulin, and replacement of electrolytes.
Read More »The Effects of GLP-1 Agonists — A Review of the Drug Class
Amanda Zell, PharmD Candidate, Mercer University College of Pharmacy Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is part of a family of peptide hormones known as incretins. Incretins, such as GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), are secreted by entero-endocrine cells of the gastrointestinal tract to stimulate glucose-dependent insulin secretion and beta-cell proliferation. GLP-1 receptor …
Read More »Letter from the Editor #644: The “Arnold Factor” and Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Years ago we made a determination that BMI was the most important indicator of a person’s risk for diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. We even use a BMI value to determine if a person is either obese or just overweight. However there was always a lot of controversy because of …
Read More »McDonald’s Adding Calorie Counts to U.S. Menus
McDonald’s Adding Calorie Counts to U.S. Menus McDonald’s Corp will begin telling diners next week how many calories are in its Big Macs (550) and French fries (500 for a large size).
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