Chemicals such as heterocyclic amines (HCA) and polycyclic aromatic amines (PAH) found in overcooked meat play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D).

I chronicled someone with type 1 diabetes whose ability to exercise was compromised by his use of statins back in April 2016. As you know, statins are a class of medications prescribed to lower cholesterol levels or abnormal levels of blood fats, with the goal being a reduction in the risk of heart attack and stroke. Brand name examples of statin medications include Altoprev, Crestor, Lescol, Lipitor, Livalo, Mevacor, Pravachol, and Zocor.

A 62-year-old man presents with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and albuminuria. His seated BP is 162/104 mm Hg. What's an ideal blood pressure target for this patient? A. 140/90 mm Hg B. 130/80 mm Hg C. 120/70 mm Hg D. 150/80 mm HG Follow the link to see the correct answer.

How often do you recommend to your patients with type 2 who do not take insulin that they monitor their blood glucose? 1) Once daily in the AM 2) Twice daily in the AM and after 1 meal 3) 3 or 4 times daily 2 to 3 times a week 4) Other Follow the link to see how you compare to your colleagues.

Intravenous glucose: In the presence of euglycemia, insulin displays a potent suppressive action on hepatic glucose production, such that portal insulin concentrations of less than 100 mU L−1 abolish glucose entry into the circulation. Figure 14.7 shows a typical time course for endogenous glucose production following an acute increase in plasma insulin to levels of 60 – 70 mU L−1 in a healthy subject.

The Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee also voted 19-0 that the drug's use in type 2 diabetes patients did not result in excess cardiovascular risk.

Research will still continue due to its safety.

However, in 2016, Novo Nordisk halted the development of their basal oral insulin tablet.

Results presented in the ADA 77th Scientific Sessions suggests the use of an investigational glucagon-blocking agent can improve glycemic levels and reduce insulin requirements.

Results from two studies demonstrate improved glycemic control, reduction in nighttime- and exercise-induced hypoglycemia with the use of hybrid closed-loop systems.