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Pathophysiology of Type 1 Diabetes Part 1

Jul 24, 2018 Clinical Presentations, Type 1 Diabetes 3,236 views

In this week's Homerun Slides, understanding the disorder of type 1 diabetes and a summary of glycemic recommendations.

International Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus, 4th Ed., Excerpt #135: Pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Part 6

Jul 24, 2018 Clinical Gems 3,787 views

In utero fetal malnutrition: Low birth weight is associated with the development of IGT and T2DM in a number of populations. Developmental studies in animals and humans have demonstrated that poor nutrition and impaired fetal growth (small babies at birth) are associated with impaired insulin secretion and/or reduced beta-cell mass. Fetal malnutrition can also lead to the development of insulin resistance later in life.

37-Year-Old Hypertensive Drug Improves Beta Cell Function and Insulin Production

Jul 21, 2018 Articles, Type 1 Diabetes 14,192 views

Researchers discover safe and effective therapy to reduce insulin requirements and hypoglycemic episodes in adult subjects with recent onset type 1.

Jardiance Reduces Risk of Kidney Disease Progression For Patients with Type 2 Who Have CVD

Jul 21, 2018 Articles, Cardiology, Nephrology, Type 2 Diabetes 3,492 views

Drug shown to reduce risk of CV death or hospitalization for heart failure in adults with CV disease and type 2 diabetes, irrespective of their CV risk at study start.

Late-Onset Diabetes: An Early Sign of Pancreatic Cancer for African Americans and Latinos

Jul 21, 2018 Articles, Oncology 2,930 views

According to new study, African Americans with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer relative to other ethnic groups.

Benefits of Ambulatory Medication Reconciliation in Patients with Diabetes

Jul 21, 2018 Articles 3,240 views

Researchers seek to determine if implementing process in the ambulatory setting could reducing hospitalization, use of emergency departments.

Prevalence of Diabetes and Prediabetes in People with Severe Mental Illness

Jul 21, 2018 Articles, Mental Health 2,895 views

Research suggests racial/ethnic background can also play a role in increased risk of diagnosis.

Benefits of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Patients With or Without History of CVD

Jul 21, 2018 SGLT-2 Therapy Center 4,012 views

Investigators analyze CVD-REAL study to determine impact of drug class on patients with T2D and HF history.

Diabetes Treatment Targets: How Many Americans Fall Short?

Jul 21, 2018 Test Your Knowledge 2,287 views

In the United States, what percentage of patients with diabetes fail to meet national treatment targets for glycemic, blood pressure, or cholesterol control?

A. 12%-22%
B. 24%-31%
C. 33%-49%
D. 51%-58%

Follow the link for the answer.

A1c Criteria

Jul 21, 2018 Polls 2,092 views

Which criteria other than fasting blood sugar do you feel is most important before providing an A1c test for your patients -- Weight, Family history, Hypertension, Age, Gender, Amount of physical activity? Follow the link to respond.