The most common forms of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2, are polygenic, meaning the risk of developing these forms of diabetes is related to multiple genes. But some rare forms of diabetes result from mutations in a single gene and are called monogenic….

Lilly Jaffe, of Chicago, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes more than ten years ago, at the tender age of one month. What has happened to Lilly over the past few years is remarkable….

By now every one of us has heard that the once weekly version of exenatide, Bydureon, has been delayed by a request for a new study by the FDA. However, many of our colleagues seemed to have forgotten that the twice daily version of exenatide, Byetta, and the once daily …

I had hoped that this week’s Clinical Mastery edition would have included information from the Duration Trials for the once weekly form of exenatide, Bydureon. Many of us had been anticipating approval of this revolutionary treatment for diabetes, and were anxious to have this new treatment option for our patients. …

Special consideration must be given to the care of elderly patients with diabetes. This week, our slide presentation focuses on this important issue.

Our October Special Edition focused on Uncommon Diabetes Diagnoses. In addition to all the information we were able to bring you in that issue, we now can add this terrific slide presentation, courtesy of the University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center. Our thanks go out once again to Dr. Louis …

This week, we’re re-visiting a short set of Homerun Slides we ran a few years ago which will explain what the HOMA is and how you can use it in your practice….

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FDA: Chelation Products: Unapproved Over-the-Counter Drugs — Consumer Warning. FDA advised consumers to avoid “chelation” products that are marketed over-the-counter (OTC) to prevent or treat diseases. These products can cause serious harm, including dehydration, kidney failure, and death. All FDA-approved chelation products require a prescription because they can only be …

Rapid Rise in Diabetes Hospitalizations for Young Women: A new study shows a rapid increase in the number of hospitalizations due to diabetes for young adults particularly young women. Diabetes hospitalizations were up by 66% for all ages and sexes, but the number of diabetes hospitalizations among younger adults, ages …