Type 2 Diabetes

A new, less invasive take on bariatric surgery may hold promise in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.  

How much can one drink matter? Quite a bit, as it turns out. 

Inhaling secondhand smoke (SHS), also known as passive smoking, could lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.

Study examines effect of statins in diabetic retinopathy risk for type 2 diabetes patients. 

More may be better unless it involves tablets. A newly approved, more straightforward way to treat type 2 diabetes.

The most extensive evidence on whether or not plant-based diets for type 2 diabetes patients or those at risk of developing type 2 are beneficial.

A new patient of mine was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and obesity. We discussed a weight loss treatment to target both her diabetes and obesity, and she followed our mutually agreed upon treatment plan. Things were going well -- she would visit every three months and we would reassess and make treatment decision changes as needed. Then, my patient did not visit for two years. When she returned, she had gained back her weight plus a few more pounds, and her blood glucose, blood pressure and lipids were out of her target range....

Research has shown that carbohydrates and other foods that raise the body’s dietary inflammatory index (DII) can lead to severe diabetes.

Reasonable glycemic control can be achieved by delivering aggressive insulin-adherence interventions to targeted patients with diabetes.

How do the things we experience when we are young affect our future health?