In a retrospective study, gastric banding was found to help resolve or improve comorbidities like asthma, HTN, sleep apnea, and GERD; significantly improved glucose metabolism, caused cessation or reduction in oral hypo-glycemics and insulin; and improved glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, and beta-cell function. Gastric banding completely resolved type 2 diabetes …

Fifteen companies were warned about selling products with false advertising….

Young-onset type 2 diabetes patients have a greater mortality and lethality when compared to type 1 diabetes in similar ages of onset….

A new pooled analysis shows DPP-4 inhibitors have a greater safety and tolerability profile when compared to other antihyperglycemic agents….

Older, diabetic adults can reduce their injury risk from falls through preventative programs including medication therapy management, balance exercises, and cognitive training….

Does poor sleep increase the risk of diabetes?…

Long term study shows Welchol delivers continued HbA1c control while lowering LDL levels….

Diabetes joins hypertension as a major risk factor for sleep apnea….

Of the 32 accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the Pioneer program, only 13 achieved enough savings….

Many health systems’ insurance arms plan to push policies on the new insurance exchanges to expand their base of potential patients….