Editor’s Note: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Lifestyle Habit Changes, and More….

Every week there is a new study coming out showing the relationship between diabetes and cardiovascular disease. There are over 1.1 million Americans who will have a serious heart attack in 2011 and there are over 80 million who have one or more risk factors for heart disease. This week our Homerun Slides focus on ACS (acute coronary syndrome) and give you the knowledge to educate other medical professionals.

Our Disaster Averted brings into focus how our insulin-using patients often try to improve their lifestyle habits and what can happen to their glucose levels only days after they try something new.

Finally Dr. Edelman finishes up his Assessment of the Treatment Regimen, by discussing glucose meters — their accuracy and how to maximize their use with your patients.