Breakfast time mediates the association between morning-evening preference and BMI
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Choroidal Thickness Changes in Patients With Untreated DM
But in group treated for diabetes, no significant differences in choroidal layer thicknesses
Read More »Age- and Weight-Based Screening Identifies Half With Prediabetes
Expanded screening criteria based on risk factors improve detection for minorities
Read More »April 21, 2018
I have been a fan of Indigogo and Kickstarter for the last couple of years and have invested in some good products and some not-so-good products. I have a Twicycle (https://twicycle.com) and Ice Plate – The DIY At Home Ice Cream Roll Maker on its way. They also have a …
Read More »Everything You Need To Know To Prescribe An SGLT-2 Inhibitor (Part 1)
Why and when to use this therapy to treat patients who have type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality in Prediabetes
Method to identify prediabetes found to impact risk of heart disease or death.
Read More »Estrogen Treatment Helps To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
New research shows how estrogen treatment helps to control blood sugar levels after menopause.
Read More »High Risk and Mortality in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Diabetes
Risk for stroke significantly increased, but exceeded by heart failure
Read More »An SGLT-2 inhibitor Shows Renoprotective Benefits
Subanalysis of CANVAS program shows slower progression of kidney disease, reduction in weight, reduction in A1c and even drop in blood pressure.
Read More »Clinical Case Study: Metformin Side Effects
Mr. Hernandez' lab results are A1C 7.5%, FPG 137 mg/dL, LDL 190 mg/dL, HDL 38 mg/DL and triglycerides 232 mg/dL. He is started on metformin, lifestyle modifications, an ACE inhibitor, and a statin. He was asked to return in 3 months' time to evaluate how everything is going. However, he fails to keep his appointment. He returns 1 year after his initial diagnosis for a recurrent yeast infection. His A1C is currently 7.7%. Upon questioning, he admits that while he has been good about taking his “heart meds,” he has not taken the “sugar pill” because he didn’t like it. What side effect did the patient most likely find intolerable? A. Diarrhea and abdominal cramping B. Paresthesias C. Increased appetite D. Insomnia Follow the link for the answer.
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