Type 2 Diabetes

Metformin has been associated with a higher incidence of peripheral neuropathy.

Intensive glucose-lowering techniques can have positive outcomes in patients >65 years.

According to a new study, patients with diabetes may benefit from adding foods that contain a particular gut bacteria to their diets.

Researchers studying the effects of protein adispsin in type 2 diabetes find it activates a beta-cell protective peptide called C3a.

Better oral health may be linked to better outcomes in patients with diabetes, but which comes first -- gum disease or diabetes? 

A new analysis of the D2d study suggests higher serum vitamin D levels may be necessary to reduce diabetes risk.

We were asked to consult on a case involving BK, a 74-year-old man with type 2 diabetes (T2D) of 12 years duration. He was a retired restaurant manager who lived with his wife of 52 years. BK had a positive history of tobacco smoking (2 packs per day for 35 years), but he quit ten years ago following his grandson's birth. He monitors his blood glucose level two to three times daily....

Canaglifozin reduced risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalizations due to heart failure by 31%.

Are you doing everything you can to ensure your patient has the best quality of life possible with type 2 diabetes?

SGLT-2 inhibitors show additional benefits besides lowering blood glucose.