A review suggests that added sugar in drinks impacts more than the endocrine system.
Read More »Yearly Archives: 2015
Mindfulness of Prediabetes and Risk-Reducing Behaviors
Adults aware of their prediabetes status may be more likely to exercise and lose weight.
Read More »New Dimmer Switch For Controlling Insulin Production
Finding a new pathway to manage insulin production is a large step towards improving outcomes for patients with diabetes.
Read More »Artificial Beta Cell Technology Proves Useful at Home
New results published about usefulness of artificial beta cell technology in type 1 diabetes patients.
Read More »Diabetes Medication May Be Used In Treating Alcohol Dependence
Liraglutide use led to less alcohol intake and suppressed dopamine effects in rodents.
Read More »Lifestyle Changes Superior to Metformin for Diabetes Prevention
Exercise and diet trumps medication in prevention of diabetes in high-risk patients.
Read More »Link Between Metformin and Neuropathy, B12 Deficiency
One of the most common and beneficial T2DM drugs may contribute to neuropathy and vitamin deficiency.
Read More »Fasting Until Noon Increases Postprandial Glucose Levels, Impaired Insulin Response After Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast consumption led to a reverse metabolic state in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Common Chemicals May Cause Obesity and Diabetes
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals pose a public health threat.
Read More »Question #802
A 54-year old male presents to your office for an initial visit. His past medical history is significant for hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia and acute pancreatitis. His current lab results show an A1C 9.1%, which is confirmed on a repeat lab. You would like to start him on an antihyperglycemic treatment regimen. Which of the following two-drug combinations is contraindicated for this patient? Follow the link to take the quiz!
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