Results presented in the ADA 77th Scientific Sessions suggests the use of an investigational glucagon-blocking agent can improve glycemic levels and reduce insulin requirements.

Results from two studies demonstrate improved glycemic control, reduction in nighttime- and exercise-induced hypoglycemia with the use of hybrid closed-loop systems.

Which of the following GLP-1 agonists is not currently approved for use with basal insulin? A. Exenatide (Byetta) B. Dulaglutide (Trulicity) C. Albiglutide (Tanzeum) D. Liraglutide (Victoza) E. None of the above Did you get it right? Follow the link to find out!

Do you feel comfortable recommending an SGLT-2 Inhibitor as a second treatment option after metformin for your type 2 patients? Follow the link to see what your colleagues think.

Dr. Ralph Defronzo, MD, speaks about the current variability of diabetes medication as well as their effectiveness but lack of affordability, and he places a special emphasis on the effectiveness of triple therapy in the treatment of diabetes. Dr. Defronzo is a Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Diabetes Division at the University of Texas Health Diabetes Center in San Antonia, Texas. Dr. Defronzo is also Deputy Director of the Texas Diabetes Institute.

Dr. Ralph Defronzo discusses the current treatment landscape for diabetes, the effectiveness of various drugs and his preference for the "triple therapy."

Dr. Ralph Defronzo talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed during the ADA 77th Scientific Sessions in San Diego. Dr. Defronzo shares his thoughts on A1C, his preferred medications to treat diabetes, getting ahead of prediabetes, and beta cell regeneration.

Dr. Ralph Defronzo talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed during the ADA 77th Scientific Session in San Diego about the major changes he has seen in diabetes treatment in the past 50 years.

Dr. Ralph Defronzo talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed during the ADA 77th Scientific Session in San Diego about the usefulness and the problem with the A1C test.

Dr. Ralph Defronzo talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed during the ADA 77th Scientific Session in San Diego about SGLT-2, GLP-1, and the drugs he recommends despite standard practice.