U.S. researchers confirm that prediabetes risk, presence can be identified using A1C test with same accuracy as other, less convenient tests.
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Screen and Treat to Prevent Type 2
Object of meta-analysis to assess diagnostic accuracy of screening tests for prediabetes and efficacy of interventions (lifestyle or metformin) in preventing diabetes.
Read More »Can Metformin Prevent Colorectal Cancer for Type 2 Patients?
Meta-analysis found metformin therapy was associated with decreased risk for colorectal adenomas and colorectal cancer among T2 patients.
Read More »Prediabetes Tied to Smaller Bone Size
Insulin resistance is inversely and independently associated with bone size in young men without diabetes, according to a new study.
Read More »Preventing Diabetes By Taking Blood Pressure Meds at Night
Researchers say sleeping BP may be novel target for diabetes prevention.
Read More »More on SGLT-2
CV data added to labels for treatments containing empagliflozin.
Read More »Jan. 21, 2017
True or false? Diabetes increases the risk for conjunctivitis. Follow the link to see if you got it right!
Read More »Preferred Drug Class
Which new drug class have you seen the best results with in lowering A1c’s? 1) DPP-4 2) GLP-4 3) SGLT-2 4) Other Follow the link to see what others think!
Read More »LogFrog DB Lite
Manage diabetes quickly and on the go with LogFrog DB Lite, free for seven days of use! In a few seconds you can track: blood glucose, insulin or oral medication, carb intake, exercise, weight and more! LogFrog DB Lite can help keep you organized and help you analyze and better understand your data.
Read More »Jan 19, 2017
There are a lot of prescribers who are mixing DPP-4 inhibitors and SGLT-2 inhibitors to manage glucose levels.The recent research showing the value of SGLT-2 inhibitors on cardiovascular outcomes has led this addition to the diabetes mix, especially since cardiovascular disease is greatly increased in diabetes patients. This week, we …
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