Drug shows a significant reduction in HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes… A new investigational drug is underway to help with reduction of HbA1c, weight, and improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients. ITCA 650 is an injection-free GLP-1 receptor agonist that provides continuous subcutaneous exenatide for 12 …

Peglispro allows slow insulin absorption, but associated with injection site reaction and increased ALT and triglycerides… Peglispro or pegylated lispro insulin is currently under phase III investigation for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The large hydrodynamic size of peglispro allows slow insulin absorption and reduces clearance, resulting in …

Sulfonylureas not associated with increased cardiovascular mortality, myocardial infarction and stroke in a meta-analysis of 47 randomized clinical trials… Sulfonylureas are relatively inexpensive and are important therapeutic agents in type 2 diabetes management. However, they are not widely used due to safety concerns regarding hypoglycemia and weight gain. Furthermore, it …

The two new injectable drugs, alirocumab and evolocumub, have been recommended for FDA approval by the agency’s Endocrinologic and Metabolic Advisory Committee.…

Fixed-dose insulin glargine/lixisenatide improves HbA1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes…

GLP-1 analog also showed reduction in weight and incidence of hypoglycemia… Dulaglutide (Trulicity) is a glucagon-like peptide analog that is used once weekly to improve blood glucose level. During the open-label, multinational, parallel arm study, researchers compared the safety and efficacy of dulaglutide 0.75mg and 1.5mg to insulin glargine in …

Diabetes subspecialty and primary care clinics showed low control rates of A1C, LDL cholesterol and microalbuminuria, compared with family practice and internal medicine clinics, according to a study. While the rates of HbA1c, LDL-cholesterol and microalbuminuria testing appear to be high in both diabetes subspecialty and primary care clinics, the …

Previous research has hailed peanuts and nuts for their health benefits. Now, a new study supports such research, finding that consuming these foods may protect against death from numerous diseases, including cancer, heart disease and diabetes. The study results revealed that participants who consumed around 15 grams of nuts or …

A study that followed almost 21,000 adults for an average of 12 years found those who ate the most chocolate had lower heart attack, stroke and diabetes rates, along with lower BMI, blood pressure and inflammation, when compared with people who consumed the least chocolate. Researchers, who reported the findings …

Managing diabetes is a challenge that requires finding the right balance among food, physical activity and medicine (if prescribed). Only your patients can decide what to eat, and using a meal plan as a guide can make it easier. Recipes for Healthy Living is a free resource from the American …