The once-weekly glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist cuts HbA1c, body weight

The once-weekly glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist cuts HbA1c, body weight

Sometimes you wonder why logical thinking is often left out in medical care. Way back in the last century, when I was learning about diabetes, its causes, and solutions, it seemed logical that if you eat less sugar you will need less insulin if you are type 1, and less …

Low carbs equals lower blood sugars and control, with less hypoglycemia, but how low do our patients need to go?

Pooled analysis from two randomized trials shows significant differences in effects on two groups.

Study looks at whether intensive BP lowering can increase the risk of CKD.

According to a recent published study, HbA1c variability is a better predictor of mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes compared with HbA1c averages.

First real-world study comparing SGLT2i therapies also showed patients taking INVOKANA 300 mg significantly less likely to discontinue treatment or switch to another diabetes medicine.

High blood pressure and prediabetes together may do more harm to the body than either one alone.

Mrs. Hunter is a 36-year-old African-American who comes to your office for her annual wellness exam. She has excess weight (BMI 27 kg/m2), but is otherwise healthy. She jokes that she, “just can’t seem to lose that extra baby weight” after giving birth 3 years ago. However, her daughter recently started preschool so she has been able to go to her new gym several times per week. In fact, one of the added bonuses of her membership is that she has been participating in their free, weekly nutrition and exercise support groups. In addition to her routine labs, you order an A1C, which comes back elevated at 7.1%. This measurement is confirmed several days later. Based on Mrs. Hunter’s profile, what would a reasonable next step be? A. Encourage lifestyle modifications and start metformin with an A1C target of < 7.0%.
B. Encourage lifestyle modifications and start metformin with an A1C target of < 6.0%.
C. Encourage lifestyle modifications and do not initiate drug therapy at this time.
D. Encourage lifestyle modifications and start metformin and a sulfonylurea.
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