Placing newborns in prospective studies to conduct genetic screenings with follow up may reduce the risk of DKA at diagnosis of type 1.
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Severe Hypoglycemia: Does the Risk Increase or Decrease with Longer Type 1 Diabetes Duration?
After 30 years of follow-up studies, DCCT/EDIC study gives findings regarding risk of severe hypoglycemia.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, what percentage of patients who have diabetes and are older than 65 years old will die of heart disease? A. 58% B. 68% C. 78% D. 88% Follow the link to see the correct answer.
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Approximately what percentage of type 2 patients do you have on SGLT-2 Inhibitors? 1. None 2. 5% 3. 10% 4. 15% 5. 20% or greater Follow the link to see how you and your colleagues compare!
Read More »International Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus, 4th Ed., Excerpt #77: Insulin Actions In Vivo: Glucose Metabolism Part 3 of 9
By convention, the basal state is the metabolic condition prevailing in the morning after an overnight (10–14h) fast. This time marks the end of the longest period of fasting in ordinary life and also is the most common point of clinical observation and physiologic measurements. The true value of basal endogenous (liver plus kidney) glucose production is the one that would be reproducibly measured with the use of an irreversible glucose tracer, which loses its label at the earliest possible intracellular step without ever getting it reincorporated into a circulating tracer molecule.
Read More »Using a GLP-1 Agonist to Prevent Type 2
Results determined for 3-year study of liraglutide versus placebo diabetes risk reduction and weight management in individuals with prediabetes.
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Research compares health outcomes in four insulin regimens.
Read More »Improved Screening For Detecting Prediabetes
New research suggests HbA1c may be the most effective method to identify patients with undiagnosed prediabetes.
Read More »Elevated Glucose A Risk for Cognitive Decline and Dementia
Glucose peaks tied to greater cognitive decline for those with diabetes and A1c ≥7.0 percent.
Read More »The Cost Of Intensive Behavioral Counseling For Prediabetes Patients with CVD Risks?
Results showed that the intervention will be cost effective.
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