25-40% of hypertension patients require only monotherapy to control BP, so choice of right single therapeutic agent is critical.

This week we focus on some different ideas on controlling obesity and weight in our patients. Although many of the studies we read about sound good, they don’t work for everybody. In addition, individual life schedules make doing the right things, once they find them, difficult as well. Next, we …

Research indicates setting more aggressive blood pressure goals for diabetic patients may cause harm.

I recently received an email from a person with type 1 diabetes living in Denmark (Guido) whose physician believes in prescribing many medications to manage cholesterol and high blood pressure in anyone with diabetes, regardless of need. Guido has been taking a statin (Atorvastatin, brand name Lipitor), along with at least four others for blood pressure control. He used to take Simvastitin (Zocor), but a year prior had been changed to Atorvastatin (and his dose doubled). That’s when his problems with exercise began.

European committee affirms benefits of SGLT-2s while urging healthcare providers to be vigilant and educate patients for signs and symptoms of atypical DKA.

How important is the timing of exercise in affecting appetite hormones?

What percent of Americans do you believe are at risk for kidney disease? 1. 33% 2. 10% 3. 25% 4. 40% 5. 50% Follow the link to see how others responded - and what the National Kidney Foundation has to say.

Intermittent energy restriction and other approaches to timing and frequency of meals may affect well-being.

In part one of this special interview, Chris Jacobs, inventor of Genteel, discusses the common belief that a fingertip blood draw is the best option, and why drawing blood from other sites can provide greater accuracy.

In part two of this special interview, Chris Jacobs discusses Genteel drawing blood without pain, and why this is important for pediatric patients.