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At the recent AACE Meeting in Chicago last week, Dr. Ratner, MD, FACE and principal investigator for the DPP stated that we can prevent or delay the development of Type 2 diabetes.

Making islet cells by altering intestinal cells so that they would transform into pancreatic islet cells and produce insulin

Although statins have been linked to increased risk of myopathy, an article in the May 14 issue of Neurology suggests that peripheral neuropathy may also be a delayed adverse effect.

DPP IV inhibition is feasible for the treatment of type 2 diabetes

Hypertension was greater in women with increased body mass index.

Identification of Insulin-Clearing Protein Could Lead to Cure for Type 2 Diabetes.

LGI diet ameliorates some plasma lipid parameters, decreases total fat mass, and tends to increase lean body mass without changing body weight.

In patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), treatment with metformin alone or in combination with clomiphene citrate results in a substantial number of pregnancies, according to a report in the April issue of Fertility and Sterility.

Do the results justify the cost?

Several caveats to the acceptance of HbA1c as an absolute guide to the level of control of a given patient have been recently recognized