Study found ARB, calcium channel blocker both helped those with hypertension, glucose intolerance.…

Increase in key hormone adiponectin linked to fat-burning, better insulin sensitivity.…

Last week I was discussing insulin therapy with my interns as we were evaluating insulin choices for a local physician. The consensus was to start on a long acting insulin like glargine and then titrate based on glucose levels with a patient directed protocol. This seemed to be a natural …

This week I was working on a new presentation on diabetes drugs for a program in May and wanted to update the information on the newer medications and how they work. Knowing that over 74% of patients with diabetes also have hyperlipidemia, I have been using Welchol (colesevelam HCl) more …

Roles and Responsibilities “SMAs usually require a well-trained staff performing specific roles and responsibilities, which will vary, depending on the individual requirements of the particular SMA model. Some responsibilities are handled before the group visit, while others are performed on the day of the SMA.

A pooled analysis of the data from the 3 pivotal trials showed reductions in A1C and LDL-C when Welchol was added to metformin-based, sulfonylurea-based, and insulin-based therapies in patients with type 2 diabetes. In these studies….

by Huong-Thao Le, 2011 Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate LEECOM, Bradenton, FL The discovery of insulin in 1921 was one of the greatest medical breakthroughs in history. Individuals, mostly children with Type 1 diabetes, whose life expectancies were measured in months were now able to prevent fatal ketoacidosis by taking injections …

 Vscan Echo System Fits In Your Pocket An echocardiography system that conveniently slips into a coat pocket might seem a natural for cardiologists: a readily available window into the heart and how it’s functioning, far more informative and flashy than the venerable stethoscope. And some of the first published outpatient …

The percentage of poor, minority, inner-city diabetes patients 40 and older who received recommended testing annually declined from 2002 to 2007, a national healthcare survey found. The percentage of these patients who received annual foot, eye, and blood glucose exams fell from 39% to 23%; testing in middle-income patients fell …

People with diabetes are 70% more likely to die from liver disease than those without the condition, according to new research. It is already known that diabetes can increase the risk of some types of liver disease, with poor blood sugar control boosting the risk. This can lead to scarring …