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Golimumab Use in Type 1 Diabetes

According to research presented by Dr. Teressa Quattrin at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, treatment with golimumab resulted in better endogenous insulin production in patients with type 1 diabetes.Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease characterized by the progressive loss of pancreatic beta cells to make insulin. …

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SMARTPHONE COACHING AND IMPACT ON GESTATIONAL DIABETES

According to research presented by Dr. Tong Yew at the National University Hospital in Singapore, smartphone coaching in conjunction with usual care resulted in better maternal glycemic control. Gestation diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects around 25% of all pregnancies in Singapore. Cesarean section, preeclampsia, preterm labor, macrosomia, and infant hypoglycemia can …

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SGLT2 Inhibitors and Gout Prevention

Will this standard type 2 diabetes treatment change the treatment choice for patients with gout? Sodium-glucose transport protein 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors are a staple in treating patients with type 2 diabetes. These drugs were designed for use in patients with type 2 diabetes. It reduces blood glucose levels by helping excrete …

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