When pricing for CGM systems comes down to less than using a blood glucose monitor with strips, will you recommend these to your patients who do not take insulin?

- Yes
- No
- For my patients who are motivated
- For my patients who are not motivated

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Which of the following is accurate regarding the treatment and management of hypertriglyceridemia?

A. Pharmacologic therapy is typically initiated before lifestyle modifications in the treatment of primary and secondary dyslipidemia.
B. Patients can be treated before hypertriglyceridemia is confirmed.
C. Niacin raises LDL cholesterol levels.
D. High-potency statin monotherapy is recommended for severe or very severe hypertriglyceridemia.

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In this week's Homerun Slides, understanding the DIAMOND study of people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) refers to group of monogenic subtypes of diabetes characterized by young onset (usually before 25 years) of non-insulin-dependent diabetes, beta-cell dysfunction that is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. Mutations in at least 10 genes have been found to cause MODY; the common subtypes are due to mutations in GCK, Hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-alpha (HNF1A), HNF4A, and HNF1B. The definition of the underlying genes has resulted in the recognition of distinct clinical and physiologic subgroups of MODY with varying clinical course, prognosis, and treatment requirements. Classifications of diabetes by the ADA and the WHO recognize these discrete subtypes.

The best medication therapy for an individual with type 2 diabetes can depend on many factors, including ethnicity and multiple drug options.

Although there are no guidelines for LADA, prescribers should take a closer look at their patients before diagnosing T2D.

The Nutrition Facts label that you may read when buying packaged foods or preparing a meal has undergone a makeover.

Conflicting data exists about the association between coffee consumption and its effects on blood glucose, insulin concentration, and risk of type 2 diabetes.

Small but frequent activity helps improve insulin concentrations and sensitivity in children with excess weight and obesity.

Study looks at using easy-to-measure variables to calculate the decline of a patient’s beta cells and incorporating this into routine tests.