New combination drug has better efficacy in glucose control and weight loss than when taken separately.

Empagliflozin shows improvements in A1C while also having major adverse effects, but there could be a balance.

Study tests new closed-loop control technology using new Control-IQ algorithm.

With pressure from patients, elected representatives and the medical community, we are finally seeing some positive results in lowering the cost of a life-sustaining drug.

Current and less-strict ADA recommendations found to achieve appropriate glycemic levels.

Dementia rates are higher among people who have type 1 diabetes and an A1C greater than 8%,

Which of the following is true regarding the presentation and diagnosis of hypertriglyceridemia?

A. Hypertriglyceridemia is usually asymptomatic until triglyceride levels are greater than 500-900 mg/dL.
B. When triglycerides are elevated, blood glucose and A1c should be checked to rule out uncontrolled diabetes.
C. Second-degree relatives should be screened for hyperlipidemia.
D. The use of oral contraceptives, beta-blockers, and thiazide diuretics have been linked to decreased plasma triglyceride and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) levels.

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If you could have any A1c result for yourself what would that be?

- Below 8%
- Below 7%
- Below 6%
- Below 5%

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Seven articles published in the The Lancet address different aspects of the global burden of disease

Around half of those with both conditions have leisure-time physical inactivity and/or obesity