The use of GLP-1 analogs have become commonplace in the prescribers’ regimen and many practitioners try different combinations to maximize the potential of this class of drugs. Using a GLP-1 analog with basal insulin has become the norm and this month we have the results of a combination product that …

  In this week’s Homerun Slides, we take a look at the prevention of beta cell failure in type 2 diabetes…

  In this week’s Homerun Slides, we take a look at the beta cell mass and pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes… To download the complete set in PowerPoint format, just use this link: The Present and Future of Insulin Therapy in the Era of Pathophysiologic Treatment of T2DM, Part 4 …

In this week’s Homerun Slides, we continue to focus on insulin therapy in the treatment of type 2 diabetes with a look at the natural histories of type 2 and beta cell failure in type 2 diabetes …

In this week’s Homerun Slides, we take a look at the current therapy for type 2 diabetes…

George Bakris, MD, sits down with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed to discuss the effects of SGLT2 drugs on the kidneys and how it can be effective at dispelling sodium and lowering the blood pressure. He also talks about another method of blood pressure monitoring that gives a more …

Every day, more and more of our patients start on insulin. In past years, most of these patients were started on basal insulin by their primary care prescriber and then titrated up. However, when it came to adding on meal time insulin, they we’re often referred to an endocrinologist. Now …

A 59 YOF is recently discharged from hospital after an allergic reaction to an anesthesia induction agent. She was placed on high-dose steroid for the reaction while she was in the hospital. Patient had completed her steroid tapering dose 2 months prior to her visit to endocrinology clinic today due to high blood glucose (a1c 8.9%). Past medical history included: hypertension, hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation, obesity and diabetes for 7 years. She was well controlled on metformin 1000mg BID before...

Our Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate from LECOM College of Pharmacy, Christina Dowd, has reviewed a new book from the ADA and found that it is a good read for you. See what she has to say.