Initiation of glucagon like peptide-1 agonists may increase risk of gallbladder or bile duct disease and cholecystectomy; no increased risk associated with DPP-4 inhibitor therapy.

In part 2 of this exclusive interview from AACE 2016, Dr. Garvey discusses the available tools -- medication, surgery, lifestyle interventions - to combat obesity, and which strategies are most effective.

In part 1 of this exclusive interview from AACE 2016, Dr. Timothy Garvey discusses the new comprehensive clinical practice guidelines for patients with obesity.

Please select the drug class that best fits the description. This shorter-acting insulin secretagogue may be associated with less hypoglycemia than the other secretagogues. 1. Biguanides 2. Sulfonylureas 3. Meglitinides 4. Thiazolidinediones Did you get it right? Follow the link to check your answer.

Should we be more aggressive for people with prediabetes and use more of the drugs we have available, rather than waiting until they progress to diabetes? Follow the link to share your opinion!

Dr. Tim Garvey talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed at the 2016 AACE Meeting in Boston about obesity as a disease and establishment of rational care patterns for patients with obesity.

In Part 7, the final installment of this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Tim Garvey talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed at the 2016 AACE Meeting in Boston about what he wants other physicians to understand about treating obesity. Dr. Tim Garvey, MD, FACE is the professor and chair of …

In Part 6 of this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Tim Garvey talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed at the 2016 AACE Meeting in Boston about understanding how carbs affect the issue of treating obesity. Dr. Tim Garvey, MD, FACE is the professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition …

In Part 5 of this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Tim Garvey talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed at the 2016 AACE Meeting in Boston about the most effective method of treating obesity – nutrition, physical activity, or education. Dr. Tim Garvey, MD, FACE is the professor and chair of …

In Part 4 of this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Tim Garvey talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed at the 2016 AACE Meeting in Boston about obesity therapies that have shown success in patients. Dr. Tim Garvey, MD, FACE is the professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition Sciences …