Carbohydrate substitutes do not decrease heart disease risk.

Benefits of surgery result in substantially lower healthcare costs for diabetic patients.

Higher fat in midsection poses increased risk for gestational diabetes later in pregnancy.

New technique may lead to novel treatment options for type 1 diabetes patients.

The anti-inflammatory effects may interfere with immune responses.

Normal weight, physically active children thought to have higher executive function.

Elevated FFA levels may be earlier marker of diabetes.

It has long been known that regular physical activity is essential for good health. Even well over 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates (460-370 BC) noted, “Eating alone will not keep man well; he must also take exercise. For food and exercise work together to produce health.” Why, then, is it so hard for us to embrace this concept of being active now?

Do you treat any patient with prediabetes with any type of oral medication, such as metformin or other drug, along with diet and exercise? Follow the link to respond!

A 47-year old patient returns for a follow-up visit. He currently takes metformin 2000 mg daily, but is not achieving his glycemic target of A1C less than 7%. His current A1C is 8.0%. You would like to add a second medication to his regimen, however he voices concern that he is no longer covered by any health insurance and is worried about how to pay for his medications. Taking his concern into consideration, what drug would you add to metformin? Follow the link to answer!