A research team has identified the mechanism behind a single gene linked to the causes of both Alzheimer’s disease and Type 2 diabetes. A gene for a protein called SorCS1, which can cause Type 2 diabetes, impacts the accumulation of amyloid-beta (Abeta) in the brain. Abeta plays a key role …

An anti-inflammatory drug similar to aspirin may provide an inexpensive means of treating and/or reducing the risk for diabetes in obese young adults by reducing glycemia and lowering inflammation….

In a comparison of outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for cardiac arrest performed by bystanders, patients who received compression-only CPR were more likely to survive to hospital discharge than patients who received conventional CPR or no CPR, according to a study….

Getting enough magnesium in your diet could help prevent diabetes, a new study suggests. Consuming 200 milligrams of magnesium for every 1,000 calories reduces risk of diabetes by 47%…. 

Instructions and a simple case study regarding physiological insulin dosing based on pre-meal readings and carb counting….

This week we are pleased to present our new Diabetes Clinical Mastery Series weekly newsletter, containing some of the most sought after clinical information out there, based on your 2010 subscriber survey responses. Our first Clinical Gems diabetes text excerpt comes from Diagnosis and Management of Type 2 Diabetes by …

The EASD (European Association for the Study of Diabetes) just finished their 46th Annual Meeting and there was a lot of great information. This issue will condense and review for you the most exciting and new information that was presented at the meeting. Learn how diagnosing diabetes early and treating …

Dr. Mark Atkinson, Ph. D., American Diabetes Association Eminent Scholar The University of Florida A simple stool sample test in children as young as four months who are at genetic risk of type 1 diabetes may predict those who will go on to develop the condition.  Dr Mark Atkinson, University …

Annie A. Mavian, DO; Stephan Miller, PhD; and Robert R. Henry, MD Abstract: Most patients with type 2 diabetes present with comorbid overweight or obesity. Reaching and maintaining acceptable glycemic control is more difficult in overweight and obese patients, and these conditions are associated with increased risk for cardiovascular and …

Emily K. McCoy, PharmD and Bradley M. Wright, PharmD, BCPS Abstract: Optimization of glycemic control is a fundamental aspect of diabetes management, and rates of diabetes-related microvascular complications are significantly decreased when glycemic control is improved. Currently, > 5 million Americans require insulin therapy to manage their diabetes, and this …