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Feb. 25, 2017

Most of you know that I love to cycle, and getting in as many miles as possible is always something I am looking for. Although I consider 60 miles to be a long ride, some of my riding buddies believe that is a drop in the bucket. On Friday morning, …

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Question 874

Test Your Knowledge

Glucose-lowering drugs and insulin resistance: Which one of the following categories of glucose-lowering drugs improves insulin resistance as its primary mechanism of action? A. Sulfonylureas (e.g. glipizide) B. Thiazolidinediones (e.g. pioglitazone) C. GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g. liraglutide) D. DPP-4 inhibitors (e.g. sitagliptin) E. SGLT-2 inhibitors (e.g. canagliflozin) Follow the link to see the correct answer!

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Insulin and Extreme Temperatures

We are reviewing a new product that can tell if your insulin has been exposed to extreme temperatures. So can you please answer the question: Have you had any patients whose insulin lost its effectiveness due to being exposed to extreme temperatures? Please follow the link to respond!

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Feb. 21, 2017

We have this great Mexican restaurant that opened a few months ago in South St. Petersburg. The food is fantastic, and the service is amazing; however, because the whole family eats lower carb, we don’t go there as often as we would like. About two months ago, my wife asked …

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