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Canagliflozin is found to have reduced risk of cardiovascular death or hospitalization due to heart failure in type 2 diabetes patients.

Use of high temperature, open flame for cooking both red meat and chicken associated with increased risk.

Study shows greater than 20% weight decrease, especially in men, can significantly increase risk of fragility fractures.

Mortality rates increased in adults with diabetes, low estimated glomerular filtration rate in absence of albuminuria.

By Sheri R. Colberg, PhD
You may have started the new year out with the best of intentions to increase your fitness and better manage your diabetes by exercising regularly. If you have diabetes or are at risk for developing the disease, deciding to commit to fitness could be a real lifesaver. That’s why it’s more important than ever that you make sure this decision sticks. Here are some motivational tips for getting started being more active.

Which lifestyle change do you feel is most important in controlling blood sugars and lowering A1c values -- Nutrition, Physical activity, or both? Follow the link to share your opinion.

Mr. Hernandez is a 45-year-old plumber of Hispanic heritage who has excessive weight (BMI 30 kg/m2). He arrives at your office for a first-time visit. He has not been to a physician during the last 7 years because he hasn’t always had health insurance and “doesn’t like going to the doctor.” However, he has been noticing lately that his vision seems a little blurry and he’s developed a red, itchy rash in his groin. He is a non-smoker and recalls being told a long time ago that he should eat a low salt diet, but he can’t remember why. On examination, his BP is 154/96 mm/Hg, and his pulse is 72, RR 22. His physical exam is notable for signs of a yeast infection in his groin. You order a CBC and A1C to be drawn that day before he leaves. You advise him how to treat his skin infection. When you receive the results of the blood test, it shows a random plasma glucose of 162 mg/dL and A1C 7.3%. You call Mr. Hernandez and ask him to return the next morning, before he has eaten, for additional labs. In this individual, you might order all the following labs EXCEPT: A. A1C B. chem 12 panel C. fasting lipid profile D. urine ketones Follow the link for the answer.

Yehuda Handelsman, MD, FACP, FACE, FNLA is an endocrinologist in private practice and Medical Director & Principal Investigator of the Metabolic Institute of America. He is a nationally and internationally recognized authority on Diabetes, Lipids, Obesity, HTN their  and the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Exclusive Interview transcript: Dr. Yehuda Handelsman, Medical Director & Principal Investigator of the Metabolic Institute of America, discusses how to safely lower A1c, safe LDL, the life-saving efficiency of some very expensive drugs, and exciting diabetes technology.

In this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Yehuda Handelsman talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed during the AACE 2017 convention in Austin, Texas about safely lowering A1c, safe LDL, the life-saving efficiency of some very expensive drugs, and exciting diabetes technology.