If you are old enough to remember the original Mission Impossible shows, then you probably remember the small cassette player that had a self-destructing tape that gave Mr. Phelps (played by Peter Graves) his mission. Each time, the show started with Phelps going to a private location and finding the tape …
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Don’t Blame All Symptoms on Glucose Levels
A woman, 72 years of age, type 2 diabetes, obesity, taking metformin, GLP1, ARB, and antidepressant (SSRI). Lost 20% total body weight in the past year. Recently complaining of dizziness and weakness. Glucose levels in the 60’s at home, at which time had symptoms of hypoglycemia. Glucose-lowering medications (metformin and GLP-1) were stopped. Continued to complain of dizziness and weakness especially in the morning.
Read More »Diabetes and Periodontitis Part 5
In this week's Homerun Slides, glycosylated proteins (AGEs) and manifestations of periodontal disease.
Read More »International Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus, 4th Ed., Excerpt #17: Development and Maintenance of the Islet Beta Cell Part 1 of 4
The discovery of insulin by Banting and Best in the early 1920s marked the beginning of a new era of diabetes research that focused on the study of insulin and the biology of the hormone-producing cells of the pancreas. In the ensuing decades, although much was learned regarding the synthesis, structure, and action of insulin, the developmental origins of insulin-producing β cells remained ambiguous.
Read More »Dr. George Bakris Part 2, BP In Patients with Microalbuminuria
In part 2 of this exclusive video, DIC publisher Steve Freed once again visits with Dr. George Bakris to discuss causes of microalbuminuria (small amounts of albumin in the urine) and blood pressure recommendations for patients with microalbuminuria.
Read More »March 26, 2016
Now that the political parties have narrowed the field on both sides of the aisle, they are finally starting to talk about issues instead of throwing barbs at each other. This in no way means that there won’t be a whole lot of mudslinging in the next eight months, but …
Read More »The Use of EHR in Diabetes Patients Through Cohesive Care Teams
How much effect does healthcare team cohesiveness have on EHR-associated treatment in diabetics?
Read More »Percentage of United States Citizens Who Intake Excess Sodium
Study finds high sodium intake common in both adults and children.
Read More »French Fries vs. Pasta for Better Postprandial Glycemic Control
Is there a difference when children consume carbs as part of a meal?
Read More »Statins and Memory Loss
Statins are a mainstay in diabetes therapy, but connections have been made between memory impairment and their use.
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