Signaling pathway critical in the development of type 2 and cancer may offer diabetes treatment possibility…

According to a new study, perceived racial discrimination may contribute to disparities in rates of decline… Psychosocial factors such as perceived racial discrimination have been associated with chronic diseases, but little is known about the relationship between perceived racial discrimination and kidney function decline. Researchers led by Angedith Poggi-Burke, MPH …

Last month I shared an event that occurred in the pharmacy concerning a 22-year-old man with type 1 diabetes who came to see me after his hospitalization for severe DKA. This past weekend he came into the pharmacy to refill his insulin and strips and I took a minute to …

  We’ve recently updated this important list which includes dosing range, average lowering of LDL, side effects and generic availability. Download the PDF (4 pages) and post in your office today: Cholesterol-Lowering Treatment Options.

Animas Vibe Plus CGMS The FDA has approved the Animas Vibe insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for management of patients with diabetes who require insulin. The integrated system, which features Dexcom G4 Platinum sensing technology, allows patients to view glucose data and administer insulin from the pump. …

It has been about five years since Dr. Steven Nissen started his public attack on the TZDs. His outspoken observations drove many prescribers away from using pioglitazone or rosiglitazone, and the FDA even agreed with his opinions, which drove the rest of us to stop using the medication all together. …