Drug shown to reduce risk of CV death or hospitalization for heart failure in adults with CV disease and type 2 diabetes, irrespective of their CV risk at study start.
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According to new study, African Americans with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer relative to other ethnic groups.
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Researchers seek to determine if implementing process in the ambulatory setting could reducing hospitalization, use of emergency departments.
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Research suggests racial/ethnic background can also play a role in increased risk of diagnosis.
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Investigators analyze CVD-REAL study to determine impact of drug class on patients with T2D and HF history.
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In the United States, what percentage of patients with diabetes fail to meet national treatment targets for glycemic, blood pressure, or cholesterol control?
Which criteria other than fasting blood sugar do you feel is most important before providing an A1c test for your patients -- Weight, Family history, Hypertension, Age, Gender, Amount of physical activity? Follow the link to respond.
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Per pooled data from placebo-controlled trials and data from a head-to-head study with glimepiride
Read More »While there are a number of factors that can negatively impact adherence to self-care in a person with diabetes, this article will focus on diabetes and alcohol: specifically, on how alcohol consumption limits this adherence and affects the overall health of people with diabetes.
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Many of our patients use basal insulin with few hypoglycemic problems. Even at large doses the risk of hypoglycemia is small in most of our type 2 insulin using patients. The problem comes when the patient is not adequately controlled and we decide to use mealtime insulin to get them …
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