Certain foods may require less insulin for newly diagnosed type 1’s….
Read More »Diabetes In Control
Dolphins Shed Light on Diabetes Mechanism
The friendly sea mammals have a form of adult onset diabetes, but have the ability to turn the condition on and off….
Read More »Drug Preserves Beta Cells in New Type 1’s
Teplizumab shows hopes of moderating the pathophysiology behind type 1 diabetes….
Read More »Efficacy of DPP-4 Inhibitors and Metformin as Initial Combo Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes
DPP-4 may be a credible alternative for patients unable to tolerate metformin….
Read More »Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Weight Gain in 2- to 5-Year-Old Children
Sugar-sweetened beverages cause weight gain for four and five year-old children and put two year olds at greater risk for future weight gain….
Read More »Editor’s Note, DCMS #149
This week we go back to the ADA Handbook for type 1 patients for our Clinical Text — part 4 of our series on nutrition talks about nutrition including micronutrients, the value of carb counting, meal plans and factors that may affect adherence. Our Disaster Averted brings up the idea of …
Read More »GLP-1 Albiglutide Review Time Extended
GLP-1 Albiglutide Review Time Extended The FDA has extended the review time for GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) incretin mimetic once-weekly GLP-1 diabetes treatment albiglutide, delaying the deadline for delivering a verdict on the drug until April 15 next year.
Read More »The Effects of Naturally Occurring and Synthetic Amylin on the Development and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
Jonathan Afiat and Leslie Kutner PharmD Candidates University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Read More »Amylin Deposition in the Brain: A Second Amyloid in Alzheimer’s Disease?
Jackson K, Barisone G, Diaz E, Jin L, Decarli C, Despa F
Read More »Fat Breathalyzer
Fat Breathalyzer A device developed by researchers at NTT DOCOMO Research Laboratories analyzes breath to detect if the body is burning fat. Besides letting users know if that exercise regime is actually shedding some pounds, its creators say the portable sensor could be helpful for diabetics and those trying to …
Read More »
Diabetes In Control. A free weekly diabetes newsletter for Medical Professionals. News and information for Medical Professionals.