Type 2 Diabetes

Incremental association among those with higher body mass indexes…. 

Richard S. Beaser, MD This week’s excerpt covers the following topics: Which medications slow glucose absorption? Which medications increase insulin secretion? What is first phase insulin response? Who are the patient candidates for the different drug classes? Nateglinide vs. Repaglinide  

Short course of intensive insulin therapy can impact beta-cell function and glucose variability…. 

Effect of frequent, self-monitoring of blood glucose may not be significant…. 

Some dairy subgroups may be beneficial for diabetes prevention…. 

New research indicates that people with type 2 diabetes may lose more brain volume than expected as they age…. 

Richard S. Beaser, MD This week’s excerpt covers the following topics: Which medications reduce insulin resistance The action of biguanides How thiazolidinediones work The risks of thiazolidinediones Liver toxicity with medications

Endothelin inhibitors may have synergistic role in combating diabetes-related complication…. 

A 30 minute walk after dinner may have significant benefits in diabetics…. 

Richard S. Beaser, MD This week’s excerpt covers the following topics: The mechanism of action for antidiabetes medications Which medications improve insulin action Which meds slow gastric absorption Which meds increase insulin secretion Which meds increase the effect of incretins How to compare diabetes meds