Association between psoriasis and metabolic syndrome differs by sex
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Dec. 10, 2019
When my wife was first diagnosed with diabetes, I wanted to start insulin on the first day. My thinking was to save pancreatic function for as long as possible. This turned out to be good in the long run as she was later diagnosed with LADA and is now on …
Read More »Custom Molded Shoes: If the Shoe Doesn’t Fit…
A patient of mine who had diabetes and peripheral neuropathy came home from the hospital after a below-the-knee amputation of her right leg. She lived alone and was housebound. Having lost one leg, I knew she was at increased risk for losing her other leg. While in rehab, she had a professionally custom molded shoe made for her left foot which she started to wear.
Read More »The Preservation of Beta Cell Function in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
What are the long-term effects of teplizumab on C-peptide response?
Read More »Diabetes Patients At Risk for Myocardial Infarctions Even Without CAD
DE-MRI shows asymptomatic patients are undergoing small, silent heart attacks.
Read More »SGLT-2 Inhibitors’ Association with Fournier Gangrene
While rare, Fournier gangrene infections can worsen rapidly and have serious consequences.
Read More »Low-Dose Aspirin May Cut Dementia Risk in Women With Diabetes
However, no effect seen for lowering dementia risk in men with type 2 diabetes
Read More »Many With Diabetes Engage in Underground Exchange of Medications, Supplies
Diabetes-specific financial stress predicts engagement in trading, receiving donated meds, supplies
Read More »Duration of Diabetes History Tied to Higher Short-Term Mortality Risk
Long-standing diabetes linked to higher risk for both all-cause and cardiovascular mortality
Read More »Dec. 7, 2019
It used to be that many of our diabetes patients would slow their activities as the weather got colder and the days got shorter. However, the development of indoor devices such as Peloton style cycles and rowers, and indoor running and cycling trainers that mimic outdoor activities, means hard exercise …
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