Findings show longer relationships and longer consultations between prescribing nurses and diabetic patients.

Behavioral programs for patients with diabetes provide benefit for glycemic control.

Gender-driven "risk window" found to mostly occur around menopausal age.

Prandial and basal insulin reduction with carbohydrate feeding can help reduce risk of lows.

Registry improvements better track progresses meeting performance indicators.

Will you begin using the new insulins or take a wait and see approach? Follow the link to respond!

Editor’s Note We all have heard about the value of the  Mediterranean Diet for our CV patients. In addition clinicians often advise patients to use this food plan to reduce LDL, weight and glucose levels. What is it about these food choices that cause improvements in CV outcomes? This week our …

A 54-year old male presents to your office for an initial visit. His past medical history is significant for hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia and acute pancreatitis. His current lab results show an A1C 9.1%, which is confirmed on a repeat lab. You would like to start him on an antihyperglycemic treatment regimen. Which of the following two-drug combinations is contraindicated for this patient? Follow the link to take the quiz!

During the past week I saw a ton of commercials for prescription medications. I am not sure exactly why but there sure seems to be an increase during the fall season. In the Diabetes category I counted no less than 14 different commercials  and that does not include the ones …

For those who cannot afford to pay for the new insulins ($250), do you recommend going back to NPH ($25/vial) and Regular insulins ($25/vial)? Follow the link to respond!