Declines in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) smaller than those that currently attract clinical attention may help predict the risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD)…. 

With already increased risk of weight gain in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, certain traits in these children can also be markers for even higher weight gain…. 

Available studies to date looking at the benefits of using SGLT-2 inhibitors have shown positive results…. The discovery of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, with a novel mechanism independent of insulin secretion or sensitization, offered a new therapeutic approach for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aim of this …

Patients with diabetes and stable angina may reap the benefits of ranolazine…. 

Adolescents with type 2 diabetes are at risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease early on in life…. 

A daughter’s poor health may lead to an increased risk in their parent’s health…. 

Natesto is the first-ever testosterone replacement therapy administered via intranasal….

On my way to the airport Monday morning I was listening to a feature on NPR’s Morning Edition about the use of pharmacists in the ER and of course my ears perked up. They were discussing how many drug errors occur in the hospital and how over 7,000 people die …

  In this week’s Homerun Slides, we continue our discussion of the Role of the Kidneys with topics including the Unmet Needs in Diabetes Care, Incidence of Microvascular Complications in IGT, and a review of the Steno-2 study….

Richard S. Beaser, MD This week’s excerpt covers the following topics: What drugs block glucose absorption How to titrate this class of drugs Learn the contraindications and precautions for the glucose blocking drugs Discover which other drugs can cause serious side effects when used with drugs that block glucose absorption   …