Recently I got to spend some time with the director of a kidney / liver transplant center in Largo, Fl. While I was touring the facility she was telling me about how they select candidates for kidney transplant, and the problems that keep people from being selected. We also talked …

Data from 2 trials show long-term use can improve albumin/creatinine ratio, but not other renal outcomes.

New study finds that when you lose weight, you will consume more calories than necessary to maintain the lower weight.

One type of belly fat may be more risky, according to results from an imaging-based study.

Greater risk reduction in those not receiving antihyperglycemic treatment.

Diabetes increased modestly in general.

Jeffrey Dachis discusses how his own experience with type one diabetes led him to develop the One Drop diabetes app to help other people with diabetes improve self-care.

You are seeing a 57-year-old man whose 10-year cardiovascular risk profile suggests that he should receive a low-dose statin. What should you consider regarding statins and the risk for incident diabetes? a. Statins are not associated with any significant difference in the risk for diabetes. b. Statins can increase the risk for incident diabetes by 48%. c. Statins may particularly promote diabetes among older adults. d. A total of 255 patients receiving statins for 4 years would produce 1 additional case of diabetes. Did you get it right? Follow the link to find out!

Jeffrey Dachis and Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed discuss the new app that compiles the various sources of diabetes information into one place for the purpose of better self-management and improved self-care.

Which treatment do you feel most comfortable with for type 2 patients? 1. DPP-4 2. GLP-1 3. SGLT-2 4. Sulfonylurea 5. TZD 6. Insulin Follow the link to share your opinion and see what your colleagues think!