Based on long-term follow-up, percent regain after max weight loss tied to most health outcomes

Over the years we have had many articles, features and interviews on medications and how good they are and how combination and/or long acting products seem to have better outcomes. In addition, when pharma companies compare their drugs to others they are often looking for “best in class” designation, and …

Researchers suggest implementation of cardioprotective medications sooner than current guideline recommendations.

Adding an SGLT2 inhibitor helps lower HbA1c and decrease variability in glucose ranges among people with type 1 diabetes.

Researchers study efficacy and safety of GLP-1 inhibitors on weight loss.

New study focuses on cardiovascular safety of weight loss drug in patients with excess weight or obesity.

The SUMMIT VIP study shows conventional risk factors do not suffice in predicting heart complications.

A study tests postprandial inhaled glucose for a more natural insulin effect.

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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Your patient has been checking their blood glucose after a meal and then using the reading to correct with insulin. What do you do?

- Wait 3 hours since their last injection of rapid insulin
- Wait 4 hours
- Wait 5 hours
- Wait 6 or more hours
- Have them use a calculation to adjust for onboard insulin, then use that in their calculation to correct

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