New study shows that taking anti-psychotic medications decreased diabetic complications.

New research shows that eating potatoes during pregnancy may increase a woman’s risk of acquiring diabetes.

New research shows duration a greater predictor than glycemic control or A1C.

Endothelial dysfunction is the link between ED, DM, and CAD.

Study suggests better coping strategies might have a role to play in prevention.

Last week, our Featured Writer Dr. Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM invited reader questions on her most recent article. See her responses to your questions here.

Mr. Hernandez is an overweight (BMI 30 kg/m2), 45-year old plumber of Hispanic heritage who arrives at your office for a first-time visit. He has not been to a physician during the last 7 years because he hasn’t always had health insurance and “doesn’t like going to the doctor.” However, he has been noticing lately that his vision seems a little blurry and he’s developed a red, itchy rash in his groin. He is a non-smoker and recalls being told a long time ago that he should eat a low salt diet, but he can’t remember why. On examination, his BP is 154/96 mm/Hg, and his pulse is 72, RR 22. His physical exam is notable for signs of a yeast infection in his groin. You order a CBC and A1C to be drawn that day before he leaves. You advise him how to treat his skin infection. When you receive the results of the chem 12 panel, it shows a random plasma glucose of 162 mg/dL and A1C 7.3%. You call Mr. Hernandez and ask him to return the next morning, before he has eaten, for additional labs. In this individual, you might order all the following labs EXCEPT...follow the link to select your answer!

Last week, I had a little blurb about the Dubai Tour and Team Novo Nordisk. Eight riders, all with type 1 diabetes, headed to the United Arab Emirates for their first Tour de France quality race of the year. Team veteran Javier Megias was Team Novo Nordisk’s best-placed rider, finishing …

A teenage type 1 on an insulin pump was seen in our office for follow up. The download on her pump revealed some interesting numbers. First off, her glucose levels were out of target range and secondly her I:CHO ratio and her insulin sensitivity looked more like the numbers of a type 2 diabetic vs a type 1. Her I:CHO was 1:16 and her insulin sensitivity was 1:30. In my experience, I'm used to seeing a lower I:CHO and a higher insulin sensitivity in type 1 vs type 2.

Our diabetes disaster looks at the idea that patients often don’t use the information they have to regulate their blood sugars, and a lot of times this is because the right information only makes things worse. Usually this has to do with insulin dosing, and for many patients it can have …