When metformin therapy fails in youth, alternatives are limited to human insulin and liraglutide.
Read More »Semaglutide 2.4 mg Once Weekly for Weight Management in Patients With Or Without T2D
Patients who have obesity but don't have diabetes may now reap the benefits of using a GLP-1 receptor agonist.
Read More »Don’t Blame All Symptoms on Glucose Levels
A woman, 72 years of age, type 2 diabetes, obesity, taking metformin, GLP1, ARB, and antidepressant (SSRI). Lost 20% total body weight in the past year. Recently complaining of dizziness and weakness. Glucose levels in the 60’s at home, at which time had symptoms of hypoglycemia. Glucose-lowering medications (metformin and GLP-1) were stopped. Continued to complain of dizziness and weakness especially in the morning.
Read More »The Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Failure
A Mendelian Randomization found a correlation between type 2 diabetes and heart failure, utilizing genetic markers.
Read More »Depression, Its Treatment, and Diabetes Risk
Loss of healthy behaviors due to depression may increase the risk of the development of type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Youth Type 2 Diabetes Linked to a Higher Risk of Diabetes-Related Complications
Does early-onset type 2 diabetes put young patients at a higher risk of developing comorbidities as they become adults?
Read More »ADA 81st Symposium: The Combination of SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Can a new potential treatment combining an SGLT-2 and a GLP-1 RA mitigate cardiometabolic risk?
Read More »Ertugliflozin Proved Effective in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and ASCVD
A VERTIS CV sub study showed significant improvements in glycemic control after adding ertugliflozin to insulin-based regimens.
Read More »Could There be a Way to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes?
According to two new studies, researchers have seen tremendous progress in delaying the onset of type one diabetes and slowing down the disease's progression.
Read More »ADA 81st Symposium: Optimizing Prevention Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes
American Diabetes Association mini-symposium presented by Mike Sampson, MD.
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