In this exclusive interview transcript, Dr. Stanley Schwartz discusses SGLT-2s and evidence-based medicine: the risk of DKA in Type 2 diabetes is just five in 10,000, compared to a benefit of 38% reduction in cardiovascular mortality.
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The New Diabetes Classification
In this exclusive interview transcript, Dr. Stanley Schwartz discusses the proposed new diabetes classification, which seeks to not only just classify but to help in determining what type of treatment might be best for that patient.
Read More »Aug. 27, 2016
Last week in our Clinical Series we had an excerpt from International Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus, 4th Ed., looking at Beta-Cell response to nonglucose secretagogues. This text dealt with how the beta cells might be affected by more than just glucose. We are learning more about how fat. protein, and non-insulin peptides might have effects we had never …
Read More »Impact of Carbohydrates in Diabetes Patients
Are very-low carbohydrate, low saturated fat diets the best choice for A1c control?
Read More »C-Peptide Levels in Diabetes Management
Can C-peptide help attain adequate glycemic control in diabetes patients?
Read More »Delaying Parkinson’s Disease Onset with Statin Therapy
Can statins provide neuroprotective properties in diabetes patients?
Read More »Understanding Metabolic Effects of Obesity In Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
What is the association between obesity and cardiovascular risks?
Read More »Engaging Patients In Diabetes Management
How can diabetes progression be prevented in patients with nondiabetic hyperglycemia?
Read More »How Much Exercise Compensates for Sitting at a Desk Eight Hours A Day?
At least an hour of physical activity needed to offset risk for several chronic conditions and mortality.
Read More »Sulfonylurea Prescriptions
How often do you prescribe or recommend a sulfonylurea for a new type 2 patient? 1) Often 2) About 50% 3) Almost Never Follow the link to share your opinion!
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