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In part one of this special interview, Dr. Stanley Schwartz and DIC publisher Steve Freed discuss Dr. Schwartz's proposed new beta-cell centric classification of diabetes.
Read More »Defining the Classifications of the New System
International Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus, 4th Ed., Excerpt #7: Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Part 1 of 5
Type 1 diabetes (T1DM) is one of the most prevalent severe chronic diseases of childhood, affecting more than 170,000 children in the United States, an increase of 23% since 2001. In the US, more than 25,000 children are diagnosed annually with 1:200 children and 1:100 adults diagnosed with T1DM during the lifespan.
Read More »Intranasal Glucagon on the Horizon for Diabetics
Product may offer simpler solution to hypoglycemia over intramuscular injections.
Read More »Influence of Dietary Protein on Postprandial Glycemic Control
Consider protein intake in addition to counting carbohydrates when calculating insulin doses.
Read More »International Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus, 4th Ed., Excerpt #6: Classification of Diabetes Mellitus and Other Categories of Glucose Intolerance Part 6 of 6
Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and impaired fasting glycemia (IFG) are categorized as stages in the natural history of disordered carbohydrate metabolism. They occur in all individuals as they progress from normal to diabetes, but since the transition through these states is rapid in type 1 diabetes, they are rarely identified in such individuals. Therefore, nearly all of the literature dealing with IGT and IFG is concerned with issues relating to type 2 diabetes, such as risk of developing type 2 diabetes and CVD.
Read More »BMP7 – Creating Insulin-Producing Cells and Lowering Insulin Resistance
Agent could make transplants more available in patients with type 1 diabetes, improve insulin resistance.
Read More »Liraglutide Lacks HbA1c Control in Type 1 Diabetes
New study of normal-weight patients suggests weight reduction, insulin requirements.
Read More »International Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus, 4th Ed., Excerpt #5: Classification of Diabetes Mellitus and Other Categories of Glucose Intolerance Part 5 of 6
Type 1 diabetes in children and youth is typically characterized by weight loss, polyuria, polydipsia, blurring of vision, very high plasma glucose concentrations, and ketonuria.
Read More »Make Sure “Quick and Easy” Food Plans Meet Specific Patient Needs
19-year-old female, type 1, insulin pump, and counting carbs, wanted to use a particular food plan that touted no counting and no need to worry about numbers. She asked me what I thought of that and I informed her that for weight loss, this can work for some, but she has type 1 diabetes, and she will need to check her glucose and most likely count carbs, or at least make some adjustments in her boluses at each meal.
Read More »International Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus, 4th Ed., Excerpt #4: Classification of Diabetes Mellitus and Other Categories of Glucose Intolerance Part 4 of 6
There is accumulating evidence supporting an association of certain psychiatric conditions with type 2 diabetes which can be attributed to side-effects of treatment and a high baseline risk of diabetes in this patient group. Diabetes can be induced by the use of atypical antipsychotics including clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine, ziprasidone, and aripiprazole. These drugs have a direct effect of raising blood glucose and also lead to weight gain, [48] which subsequently may increase blood glucose levels.
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