Research results show that race, ethnicity, and socio-economic disparity influence the uptake of GLP-1 RA medication among people with diabetes which suggests that they are critical determinants of health. The issue of diabetes has been a topic for research over a long duration of time. Therefore, research is undertaken to …
Read More »Managing Editor, Diabetes in Control
DPP-4 Inhibitors Vs. Sulphonylureas As Add-On to Metformin – Assessing CV Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes
New retrospective study results compare the two most largely prescribed antidiabetic medication classes in addition to metformin, to determine the impact on the incidence of CV events in patients with T2DM. Dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i) and sulphonylureas (sulfonylureas in the US) (SU) are two of the most prescribed medication to date …
Read More »Type 2 Diabetes: The Impact of Vision and Hearing Impairments on CV Risk Outcomes and Mortality
A comprehensive study reveals the importance of ophthalmologic and otologic care in patients with T2DM due to the association of increased risks for cardiovascular events in those with a decline in vision and hearing abilities. It is known that patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have an increased risk …
Read More »Pioglitazone, the go-to therapy
Many drugs have CV benefits, reduce HA1c, have metabolic effects, and improve NASH/NAFLD in people with diabetes. Still, pioglitazone, an SGLT2 inhibitor, seems to be one of the cheap drugs and has many functions with more significant benefits than risk. There are a lot of CV trials conducted like the …
Read More »Diabetes Technology in T1D Youth & Pediatrics Used for Glucose Control and Obesity
In the SWEET project experience, a large cohort of patients was started on either an insulin pump, glucose sensor, or both to compare the HbA1c levels and weight gain while on their new therapy. Many health complications can arise from diabetes, especially for adolescents and children with type 1 diabetes, …
Read More »Diabetic Ketoacidosis or Cannabis Related Hyperglycemic Ketosis in patient with Type 1 Diabetes
A retrograde cohort study suggests that metabolic and acid base parameters may be useful in differentiating typical diabetic ketoacidosis DKA from Hyperglycemic Ketoacidosis related to cannabis hyperemesis syndrome in patients with type 1 Diabetes After the legalization of cannabis in Colorado and increasing its use among patients with type 1 …
Read More »March 26, 2022
When our Publisher was doing CE programs to medical professionals, I remember he used to ask the question, “If there was a drug you could take once a day with no side effects that lowered your A1c, weight and blood pressure, how much would you be willing to pay?” Once …
Read More »Physical Activity: a Cheaper and Better Way to Save Lives in Patients with Diabetes
Effective preventive strategies are needed to reduce cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally.
Read More »The New Classification Targets for Diabetes Treatment
Data suggest that personalizing therapy may ease the burden of diabetic complications and prevent diabetes in the future generation.
Read More »GLP-1 vs. DPP-4 in Reducing Mortality for T2D Patients with ESRD
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist can reduce mortality and improve cardiovascular outcomes among patients with type 2 diabetes and end-stage kidney disease, compared to dipeptidyl peptidase -4 inhibitor use.
Read More »
Diabetes In Control. A free weekly diabetes newsletter for Medical Professionals. News and information for Medical Professionals.