Childhood overweight is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in adulthood.

You are concerned about Mr. Carlson’s cigarette use because cigarette smoking has been shown to have multiple physiological impacts on health. Which one of the following statements regarding smoking and type 2 diabetes is true? A. It equally affects all-cause mortality in individuals with and without diabetes B. In individuals with diabetes, it causes more rapid progression to micro- and macroalbuminuria C. It has not been linked to worsening glycemic control D. The use of bupropion in contraindicated in diabetes Follow the link to see the answer,

Would you feel comfortable using a combination treatment of a GLP-1 receptor agonist and a SGLT-2 inhibitor for a patient who has not reached goal? Follow the link to respond.

Stigma is associated with two-fold higher odds of poor glycemic control after adjustment for confounders

Interviews show some quitters deliberately switch to e-cigs, while some use both

Systemic shift in glucose metabolism from oxidative phosphorylation to aerobic glycolysis

Increased obesity for men, women living in medium, small versus large metropolitan statistical areas

Target HbA1c 7% to 8% for most patients with T2DM; deintensification of tx with HbA1c <6.5%

Half of meds ID'd in expanded access programs treat cancer; others for metabolic, endocrine diseases

A few weeks ago we were  discussing DNA testing and the value this will have in medication choices. This week Steve shares an interview he had with Dr. Jeffrey Mechanick on a topic similar to our DNA discussion as they work their way through transcultural endocrinology and how this new way of …