Editor’s Note, DCMS #102: All About Sugars

Did you know that fructose is the only sugar that does not need insulin to be absorbed into the muscles or fat cells? If you give a little thought to this, then you might think that fructose would be a good energy source for athletes. However for our diabetes patients it doesn’t quite work out that way and can actually be a major source of problems. If you want to know why and learn about the effects of both natural and artificial sweeteners then check out this week’s Clinical Excerpt from JOSLIN’S DIABETES DESKBOOK – A Guide for Primary Care Provider to learn more.

Are you tired of reading journals and articles to learn more about diabetes care? Why don’t you check our new MASTERY IN MINUTES video section? Each week our publisher, Steve Freed, brings you a current video interview from a thought leader in diabetes care. This week, check out Dr. Steve V. Edelman as he gives us his Thoughts on GLP-1.

If you have been keeping up with our latest Homerun Slides on Leveraging Weight Loss in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes then you will want to download part 4 to complete the series.