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In part 2 of this Exclusive Interview, Javed Butler talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed about the four most important treatment goals when helping a patient who has diabetes.

In part 3 of this Exclusive Interview, Javed Butler explains the focus on heart disease versus diabetes as a major cause of mortality in a conversation with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed.

In part 4, the conclusion of this Exclusive Interview, Javed Butler talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed about the use of SGLT2 to help prevent heart failure but not as a current treatment method.

New combination drug has better efficacy in glucose control and weight loss than when taken separately.

Study tests new closed-loop control technology using new Control-IQ algorithm.

With pressure from patients, elected representatives and the medical community, we are finally seeing some positive results in lowering the cost of a life-sustaining drug.

Current and less-strict ADA recommendations found to achieve appropriate glycemic levels.

Dementia rates are higher among people who have type 1 diabetes and an A1C greater than 8%,

Which of the following is true regarding the presentation and diagnosis of hypertriglyceridemia?

A. Hypertriglyceridemia is usually asymptomatic until triglyceride levels are greater than 500-900 mg/dL.
B. When triglycerides are elevated, blood glucose and A1c should be checked to rule out uncontrolled diabetes.
C. Second-degree relatives should be screened for hyperlipidemia.
D. The use of oral contraceptives, beta-blockers, and thiazide diuretics have been linked to decreased plasma triglyceride and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) levels.

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If you could have any A1c result for yourself what would that be?

- Below 8%
- Below 7%
- Below 6%
- Below 5%

Follow the link to see how you and your colleagues compare.