Large observational study using real-world data finds no increased risk for hospitalized heart failure (hHF) among patients who initiated use of DPP-4 inhibitors, compared to other antihyperglycemics.

This chart provides carbohydrates and calories per volume for common alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and mixed drinks.

Male, 32 years of age, type 1 diabetes, was following gluten free diet of his own choice. Was never diagnosed, just "feels better" when he doesn’t eat gluten. Has lab tests that were negative for celiac in the past. Came to see me for follow up diabetes education. Noted weight loss of 5 pounds in one week. Glucose levels were not elevated, in fact for the most part in target range.

Very low calorie diets and probiotics can not only help in improving blood glucose for those with diabetes, but also help to prevent the development of diabetes.

Reduce the dose of sulphonylureas when adding DPP-4 inhibitor treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes, study warns.

Age-adjusted hospitalization rates for acute MI and stroke on the rise as more people are diagnosed with diabetes and prediabetes.

According to a BMJ study, men with prediabetes who increased their physical activity levels and women with prediabetes who reduced their waist circumference had lower risks of progressing to diabetes.

Current use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors was associated with a 23.3% risk of 30-day stroke mortality among diabetes patients hospitalized for stroke, compared with a 15.8% risk among those who didn't take the drugs.

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Using a continuous glucose monitor helps those with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes to self-regulate their exercise.