A randomized controlled trial indicates that a vegan diet may be beneficial in relieving diabetic nerve pain…. 

Developed by Taiwanese researchers, the device can hang on a pair of glasses and is called a "pupillometer." … 

Younger age groups may be at higher risk in developing complications, possibly due to later addition of statin medications….

Renal abnormalities may be indicated by a specific key marker in type 2 diabetes…. 

Not all saturated fatty acids are the same in relation to type 2 diabetes risk….

In this last of a comprehensive series of four Homerun Slides sets on SGLT-2 inhibitors, we delve deeper into how this drug class can work in challenging patient populations, incuding older and renally-impaired patients. In addition, the beneficial effects on weight and blood pressure are discussed…. To download the complete …

In this third set of a series of four Homerun Slides on SGLT-2 inhibitor medications, we cover LX4211, an SGLT-1 and SGLT-2 dual inhibitor, and then explore some of the safety concerns around SGLT-2 inhibitors including the safety of this drug class for older patients. We also review some of …

In this second set of a comprehensive four-part series of Homerun Slides on SGLT-2 inhibitors, we review some of the data of the second and third approved SGLT-2 inhibitors in the U.S., dapagliflozin (Farxiga) and empagliflozin (Jardiance), along with the Durability and Limitations of this drug class…. To download this …

In this first of a series of four sets of Homerun Slides, we review the basics of SGLT-2 inhibitors incuding Mode of Action, and Efficacy. and then look at how Canagliflozin has worked in poorly controlled type 2 diabetes patients…. To download the complete set in PowerPoint (.ppt) format, just …

I am sure many of you have received an email or Facebook post to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. I am amazed by the number of people who will actually have a bucket of ice poured over their heads, yet will not take the time to check their …