In Part 1 of this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Aaron Vinik joins Diabetes in Control publisher Steve Freed at the AACE 2016 convention in Orlando, Florida to discuss the latest standards for bariatric surgery and the use of it to reverse the function of the autonomic nervous system. Aaron Vinik, MD, …

This past week it seems that the genomic testing company 23&ME has been on an advertising blitz. Maybe they feel that Independence Day is a great time for people to think about their heritage. It was interesting that after one of their commercials, there was one from a large cancer …

African American male, 63 years of age, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, strong family history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension and stroke. A1C is 6.7%. Blood pressure 160/96 HR 88, despite being on ACE-I and Beta Blocker.

In part 4 of this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Chous discusses his findings during a clinical trial of a multi-component supplement used to intervene in the development of diabetic retinopathy and improve visual function.

In this week's Homerun Slides, part 4 of the Canadian Diabetes Association's specific recommendations for patient-centered diabetes care.

In pancreatic beta cells, glucose metabolism is essential for the regulation of insulin secretion. Glucose is taken up by glucose transporters and metabolized to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the main driver of glucose-induced insulin secretion (GIIS). Increased cytosolic ATP causes closure of ATP-sensitive K+ (KATP) channels, depolarizing the plasma membrane, leading to the opening of voltage-dependent Ca2+ channels (VDCCs), which allows Ca2+ influx. The resultant rise in intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) induces exocytosis of insulin granules in the triggering pathway of insulin secretion. In addition, other signals generated by glucose amplify insulin secretion. Lipid metabolism is also involved in GIIS by interacting with glucose metabolism.

We were at the ADA and AACE and have over 45 video interviews with some great information. Would you prefer to watch a video interview in its entirety, or an interview broken up into Q&A segments? Follow the link and let us know your opinion!

New study indicates canagliflozin superior to glimepiride in lowering A1C.

I just did a CE program for consultant pharmacists in Lake Mary, Florida. We were discussing the reasons why we may not try to work to perfection with our older patients. One of my colleagues brought up the 5-star ratings and how one of the measurements had to do with …

Diabetes screening should be protocol test in all health centers, health fairs to prevent undiagnosed diabetes and avoid later complications.