These Guidelines, developed by local and national diabetes experts, are consistent with the ADA’s Clinical Practice Recommendations. The Packet includes references and implementation tools for clinicians. The Basic Guidelines serve as a framework for developing diabetes care programs aimed at reducing the personal and societal impact of diabetes. The Basic …

Joslin’s Nutrition Guidelines (pdf) The Joslin Clinical Nutrition Guideline For Overweight and Obese Adults With Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes or Those at High Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes is designed to assist primary care physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers in individualizing the care of and set goals for …

Anatomy of MyPyramid describes how the symbol can be used to teach MyPyramid’s key concepts. The MyPyramid Web site provides information specifically for professionals, in addition to the content for consumers. Follow this link to a downloadable PDF you can print out and hand to your patients.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) have developed the NIHSeniorHealth Website https://nihseniorhealth.gov. This interactive site was designed with the needs of older adults in mind, and includes large-print materials, relevant information, and features that are easy to use. To increase awareness among older …

Oral Insulin Spray (Oral-lyn) for Type 1 and 2 Diabetes is approved for use in Ecuador. On May 3, the Ecuadorian Ministry of Public Health approved the first oral spray formulation of insulin (Oral-lyn, made by Generex Biotechnology Corp.) for the treatment of type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus. The …

Fat consumption in the diet can lead to healthy blood levels of sugar and cholesterol, say researchers.

Teenagers with type 2 diabetes are likely to have blood vessels that resemble those of someone decades older.

Young adults with a history of depression have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and having worse outcomes.

Addition of exenatide improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients inadequately controlled on combined metformin-sulfonylurea.

Dyslipidemia remains largely undiagnosed and undertreated in patients with type 1 diabetes and in nondiabetics as well.