A review of recent studies suggests that some oral hypoglycemic agents may be safe and effective in pregnant patients…. Insulin is traditionally the treatment of choice in pregnant patients requiring medication to manage their blood glucose levels, as it is a hormone the body already produces naturally and should therefore …

Researchers discover that preoperative A1C is related to length of stay in the hospital following noncardiac surgeries…. 

Research shows that variations in SBP can negatively impact the development and progression of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes patients…. 

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are found to be prevalent in individuals with cardiometabolic complications…. 

New research from Uppsala University shows that saturated fat builds more fat and less muscle than polyunsaturated fat…. 

Patients aged 51 and older with no diabetes at baseline were followed for 12 years in a Health and Retirement Study…. 

On Thursday night I had the chance to talk to a group of MTM pharmacists for one of the original pioneer ACO’s in the U.S. It was interesting that they had been able to build a good working relationship with the prescribers in their multiple offices. Usually when I speak with …

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My dad has been visiting us for the past several months as he escapes the cold weather in Kentucky. Like many of our older patients he has some health challenges that could prevent him from getting enough physical activity. These frustrations are compounded by the fact that our good weather …

FDA Denies Empagliflozin Approval (See this week’s Item #8.) Bydureon Pen Approved (See this week’s Item #3.)