In this week’s set of Homerun Slides, we continue our review of infections which can affect people with diabetes. Topics we cover this week include Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis, urinary tract infections, and Pyelonephritis.

The EASD meeting was chock full of news about the latest drugs and new classes of medications. In one important update, you’ll hear how soon you could be giving your patients a single shot to control their diabetes for a whole year. As you read through this week’s amazing list …

Diabetes In Control Presents New Diabetes App Section  Over the last few months, our staff has been working hard to bring you two brand new sections of our newsletter, Mobile Apps for Clinicians and Mobile Apps for Patients. We know you don’t have a lot of time to cull through …

Omron HJ-323U USB Downloadable Pedometer  The Omron HJ-323U USB downloadable Pedometer is the perfect tool for patients to track their walking progress. It counts aerobic steps separately from normal walking steps, as well as the distance, calories burned and time traveled, giving patients more information about their overall activity level. …

Researchers found that less sleep for US teenagers meant a higher chance of insulin resistance. They suggest that increasing the amount of sleep teenagers get could protect them against diabetes. Karen Matthews, of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh, lead author of the study, stated, "We found …

The number of adults using mobile phones and tablets for health information has risen exponentially from last year, according to a new study. The healthcare market research study shows that while online health activities are still primarily desktop or laptop-based, mobile and tablet health activity adoption continues to accelerate, with …

A daily glass of cloudy apple juice may decrease body fat in obese people, compared to a control beverage, with greater effects noted in individuals with certain genetic profiles. Four weeks of drinking 750 mL per day glass of cloudy apple juice providing 802.5 mg polyphenols were associated with a …

A new position statement for treatment of type 2 diabetes treatment focuses on the individual patient rather than a "one number fits all" HbA1c target….

Higher levels of leisure-time physical activity cut the risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in people with type 2 diabetes….

Continuous long-term delivery of exenatide with Intarcia’s osmotic mini-pump system allows optimal dose selection for improved glycemic control, ensures adherence, and improves patient tolerability….