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Editor’s Note, DCMS #206

When Al Mann first said he was going to develop an inhaled insulin, many thought he was beating a dead horse after the collective experiences with Exubera. They forgot that Al had already built the most successful pump company of all times, and that he did not like to fail. …

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IDF Diabetes Atlas – North America and Caribbean

Diabetes is a huge and growing problem, and the costs to society are high and escalating. More was spent in 2013 in North America and the Caribbean than in any other region. The Top 5 countries for prevalence in North America and the Caribbean are: Belize, Guyana, Curacao, Martinique, and …

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SGLT2 Inhibitors as Add-On for Poorly Controlled Patients on DPP-4s and Metformin

As the diabetes epidemic continues to grow, practitioners are increasingly searching for medication solutions that can help patients to better manage their diabetes. This month, we have a recent slides series from the ADA showing the positive effects of adding-on SGLT-2 inhibitors to the medication regimen of patients on DPP-4’s …

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