For the first time, sitagliptin has been found to affect fat distribution. Sitagliptin caused a redistribution of body fat from the abdominal fat deposits to deposits under the skin….

A meat-free diet seems to lower a person’s likelihood of having certain risk factors for diabetes or heart disease — and therefore may lower the risk of one day developing those illnesses….

Rates of foot and leg amputations in people with diabetes may have decreased in recent years….

This week Steve finishes up his Homerun Slides on the Cost-Effectiveness of Treatment Strategies for Comorbid Diabetes and Dyslipidemia, by showing how Shared Medical Appointments can actually improve care. SMA’s definitely are the way of the future and this week we continue our report on how you can get them …

This week’s lead article about the use of pioglitazone to prevent the onset of diabetes in high risk patients has lead researcher Ralph DeFronzo, MD, very excited and he even went on to say “It’s a blockbuster study.” However not everyone agrees with Dr. DeFronzo. Timothy S. Harlan, MD, medical …

  “Once the providers who will participate in the SMA pilot have been selected, each has chosen their SMA model, and steps have been taken to customize promotional materials for participating physicians, then it’s time to hold a meeting with the entire SMA team.1,3 Following are general tasks that need …

The ACE/AACE road map for the achievement of glycemic goals in patients with diabetes recommends a wide range of therapies, including oral drugs, incretin mimetics, and insulin for the achievement of glycemic control….

Follow this link to download a Quick Reference pdf of all of the benefits and "dosages" for Foods Which May Help Reduce Diabetes and Pre-diabetes Risk.

In 1970, the group Five Man Electrical Band released the hit single, “Signs,” and in it there is a line, “Do This, Don’t Do That, Can’t You Read The Sign?” It seems that when it comes to food choices for diabetes patients the line should be, “Eat This, Don’t Eat …

Questionable Benefit for Fibrates. See this week’s Item #2.