In part 1 of this Exclusive Interview, Kimberly Ward explains the goal and use of the Accu-Chek Connect System.

In this week's Homerun Slides, the principles of the AACE/ACE comprehensive type 2 diabetes management algorithm.

Dynamics of insulin secretion: Biphasic insulin secretion -- insulin release from pancreatic beta cells in response to glucose is characterized by biphasic kinetics: an initial component (1st phase), which develops rapidly but lasts only a few minutes, followed by a sustained component (2nd phase). It has been thought that the biphasic response of insulin secretion reflects primarily the dynamics of spatially and functionally distinct insulin granules. The prevailing hypothesis is that the 1st phase of insulin secretion is attributable to fusion of predocked granules from a readily releasable pool (RRP) that accounts for less than 5% of total granules, while the 2nd phase involves recruitment of granules from a more distant reserve pool (RP) that accounts for the great majority of total granules.

When I was was doing a lot of diabetes management and pump starts, U-500 was always a fear causer for many medical professionals. Part of this came from problems with the conversion from a U-100 dose to an equivalent U-500 dose. Even though you simply divided the unit dose by …

System shows significant improvement in HbA1c compared to current best therapy available.

With Sanofi's LixiLan® filed for FDA approval, GLP-1 agonist/basal insulin combinations may be potential game changers.

Is high cholesterol associated with risk of type 2, cardiovascular diseases and high mortality rates?

Increasing need for insulin in mothers carrying multiple babies as compared to mothers carrying single.

Is weight control possible in pregnant women?

The diabetes drug may have a beneficial effect on neurodegenerative diseases.