Islet sympathetic nerves: Islets are densely innervated by sympathetic nerves, as demonstrated by fluorescence microscopy, electron microscopy, and immunocytochemistry. The islet sympathetic nerves are postganglionic nerve fibers with most nerve cell bodies located in the celiac ganglion and some in the paravertebral sympathetic ganglia. Electrical activation of the sympathetic nerves inhibits insulin secretion and stimulates glucagon secretion.

Most of you know that I love to cycle, and many times we bring you information on Team NovoNordisk and how they are doing in the professional cycling world. It is sad to say most of our patients would be hard pressed to get on a bike, much less ride …

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Why are people inactive, especially when they have diabetes and know how much physical activity could benefit them? If they’re older, overweight or obese, arthritic, or dealing with other physical or joint limitations, they may not feel capable of walking for exercise, and they may not have easy access to other types of activities. This may be particularly true of adults with nerve damage in their feet or arthritic knees for whom walking for exercise is just not feasible. Enter the Corratec Life Bike, particularly designed with adults with diabetes in mind.

What if your patient's mode of transportation could help to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease? What if an enjoyable daily health habit could help them avoid these chronic lifestyle-related diseases?

Will you use the combination of insulin and a GLP-1 (when it becomes available) sooner than you would recommend insulin alone for people with type 2 diabetes? Follow the link to share your opinion!