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David Kliff from Diabetes Investor adds his thoughts about what is happening in the diabetes marketplace.

At her last visit, your patient’s labs showed a eGFR 55 ml/min/1.73 m2. At this visit, her labs measured an eGFR of 44 ml/min/1.73 m2. Dose reduction/cessation should be considered for all of the following agents EXCEPT: A. Glyburide B. Sitaglipitin C. Metformin D. Pioglitazone Follow the link for the correct answer.

What percentage of your prediabetes patients do you recommend a pharmaceutical treatment? 1. 10-25% 2. 25-50% 3. Greater than 50% 4. Zero. I only recommend diet and exercise. Follow the link to share your response.

Dr. Leigh Perreault is an associate professor of medicine, physician and clinical researcher at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO. Her overarching research interest lies in understanding the different pathways by which people develop type 2 diabetes, and developing tailored strategies for diabetes prevention. Complementing her independent research interests, Dr. Perreault works closely with collaborators examining emerging risk factors for diabetes such as sleep restriction, intramuscular lipids and the human microbiome.

In this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Leigh Perreault talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape during the ADA meeting in San Diego, California, about obesity and the effects of the human microbiome on this disease.

Dr. Leigh Perreault discusses the genetic and environmental aspects of obesity, and the role of the human microbiome in obesity.

In part 1 of this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Leigh Perreault talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape during the ADA meeting in San Diego, California, about the causes of obesity.

In part 2 of this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Leigh Perreault talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape during the ADA meeting in San Diego, California, about the surprising sources of calories in most people's diets.

In part 3 of this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Leigh Perreault shares her recommendations for healthier eating in a conversation with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape during the ADA meeting in San Diego, California.

In part 4 of this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Leigh Perreault talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape during the ADA meeting in San Diego, California, about the interest around probiotics and her current patient recommendations regarding its use.