Type 1 beta cells succumb to autoimmunity, leaving significantly reduced beta-cell mass and lifelong dependence on insulin replacement therapy, while type 2 beta cells fail to secrete sufficient insulin to overcome prevailing insulin resistance.

In a new international clinical trial, it was shown that the drug liraglutide 3.0 mg may reduce diabetes risk by 80% in individuals with obesity and prediabetes.

Insulin resistance associated with high blood pressure and other risk factors.

Is the use of continuous glucose monitoring alone superior versus its use with the blood glucose monitoring?

Valsartan associated with reduction in new onset diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance

A 34-year-old female presents to your office for a new patient visit. Her medical history is positive for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group found that implementing intensive lifestyle modifications and prescribing metformin resulted in an equivalent risk reduction of developing diabetes by: a) 15% b) 25% c) 50% d) 65% Follow the link to see the correct answer!

In your practice, how do you test for prediabetes? 1) OGTT 2) A1c 3) Fasting blood sugar 4) Random blood sugar Follow the link to see how your answer compares!

Woman, 86 years of age, very active, history of type 2 diabetes, but does not check glucose or even admit she has diabetes. She has refused to take any medications at all for the last 20+ years I’ve known her. Had gastroenteritis for 3 days. Even when well, she does not drink anything but coffee, and sometimes sugar-sweetened beverages, but only a few ounces of that at a time.

In part 2 of this Exclusive Interview, Blandine Lacroix shares the tools that Novo Nordisk provides to help practitioners as well as patients with the disease of obesity, including websites that share the science of obesity and weight loss.

In this week's Homerun Slides, understanding the need for cultural competence and the strategies to overcome cultural barriers.