Which is better at lowering risk for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes?… 

A marker called AIM (apoptosis inhibitor of macrophage) is an important factor in the autoimmune process. The inhibition of AIM may stop the body from producing antibodies which attack the self…. 

A cohort study of 727 African-American patients with type 2 diabetes was conducted using interventions such as point-of-care education, coaching, and medication intensification from a team of a nurse, pharmacist, and dietitian…. 

A new European study shows an association between type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis…. 

This week we are pleased to bring you a special edition on the new SGLT2 Inhibitors. While many other publications have had information on this new class and the first of its kind approved drug, we decided to go into much more depth in our delivery of information. The SGLT2 …

Shanti Bansal, MD Android/Free   Track all medical procedures for any specialty. This is an application to assist medical professionals to track and log their procedures. It is perfect for the professional on the run who want to keep track of their procedures. This is well suited for students to attendings.

  With this week’s set of Homerun Slides, we begin a new series on the Core Defects of Type 2 Diabetes. Topics included in this set include: Insulin Resistance: An Underlying Cause of Type 2 Diabetes; UKPDS – Beta Cell Loss Over Time; and Challenges in Achieving Glycemic Goals in …

  Konstantinos Makrilakis, MD, PhD Nikolaos Katsilambros, MD, PhD.     Hyperosmolar non-ketotic hyperglycemia (also called hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state [HHS]) is one of the most serious acute complications of diabetes, with significant morbidity and mortality.

Invokana® (canagliflozin) The FDA has approved the first-in-class sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, canagliflozin. Find out all about this new drug — mode of action, contraindications, side effects, weight loss, lower A1c’s, blood pressure and its effect on cholesterol — with this handout for medical professionals. Just follow this …

Researchers compared two incentive scenarios: in the first one, employees got $100 for each month they met the goal of dropping at least one pound per week; while in the second, $500 was set aside each month for a group of five co-workers and group who met their goal split …