As I was driving home the other night I heard a duet by Bette Midler and Barbra Streisand. The lyrics included “Anything you can do, I can do better; I can do anything better than you.” For some reason this got me thinking about the use of AI (artificial intelligence). …

In the last four issues, we discussed a new software that can go through over 6 million possible treatments using anywhere from 1 to 5 drugs for an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes. Along with determining the best treatment for the patient, it includes the ability to put in what the patient can afford in their budget. Dr. John Interlandi, one of our readers, has submitted a counterpoint to using this software to decide the best treatment options. In Part 1, Dr. Interlandi shares his concerns about the use of AI in medical decision making. 

Short-term efficacy and safety of SGLT2 inhibitors have been well established, but what happens with long-lasting use of these medications?

30-year study shows effects of breastfeeding on diabetes incidence in women of child-bearing age.

GLP-1 agonists randomized showdown. Which agent is better?

Evaluating if bolus calculators for insulin pumps can be accurately calibrated by speech recognition.

A study examining the timing of foods and its associated risk to islet autoimmunity.

How does cost play in your determination for treatment? Follow the link to see how you and your colleagues compare.

A 68-year-old male presents to your office for a follow-up visit. His past medical history is significant for a myocardial infarction (five years ago) and he has type 2 diabetes. His current medications include an ACE inhibitor, a statin, aspirin, and metformin. Despite good compliance with his medications and beneficial lifestyle changes, he is not able to achieve his individualized target A1C of 7.5-8%. You decide it would be beneficial to add a second antihyperglycemic agent. Which of the following medications should be avoided due to CVD risk? A.Pioglitazone B. Exenatide C. Rosiglitazone D. Sitaglipitin E. None of the above Follow the link for the answer.

Dr. Ronald S. Swerdloff graduated with his BS from UCLA/UCB in 1959 and an MDvin 1962 from UCSF. He began his clinical training at the University of Washington, only to be drafted and expected to serve as a medical officer in the Vietnam war. Instead he was assigned to a brilliant physician scientist at the NIH and finally finished his training back at UCLA. Dr. Swerdloff has been a leader in reproductive endocrinology for the last four decades, including pubertal development, male contraception, androgen physiology and modeling, androgen drug development and hormones in aging.