In this week's Homerun Slides, the progression of periodontal disease and important factors to consider when assessing the periodontal disease status of patients with diabetes.

Dr. Andy Rhinehart gives his perspective on the new insulins and the difficulty of managing diabetes for the patient as well as the healthcare provider.

The proportion with previously undiagnosed diabetes varies with age. It seems to be highest at 30–39 years of age (70–80%), and lowest in the elderly (around 40%). The only exception was seen in European women where the proportion of undiagnosed diabetic cases was around 40–45% in all age groups.

Ever since GLP-1 analogs have been available, there have been a lot of worries about cardiovascular problems. Part of this was brought on by Dr. Steven Nissen’s full frontal attack on the TZD’s (later proven to not be true). His angry commentary on the cardiovascular risks of diabetes drugs put …

Men with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk focus of study.

Study finds positive feedback can go a long way to reinforcing positive health habits.

Aggressive or inappropropriate exercise may be a factor in connection between type 2 diabetes and tendonitis.

Research finds differences in type 1 diabetes in children versus teens.

Study finds remission rates of diabetes in patients who undergo weight loss procedure.

Ever go to a fitness facility in January and then back in April? The difference in the number of people working out is tremendously fewer, even just a few months after most of them were all gung-ho about getting into shape in the new year. Why does this happen?