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Beta-Cell response to nonglucose secretagogues: Proteins and amino acids -- The insulinotropic effect of oral proteins was first described almost 50 years ago and recently confirmed. After the ingestion of a small amount of proteins (30–50 g) or a larger amount of proteins (2 g kg−1), plasma insulin was raised two- to threefold over baseline and remained persistently elevated for 90 or 240 minutes, respectively. In either case, blood glucose did not change, whereas both GLP-1 and GIP levels were raised threefold over fasting values.

A study in Diabetes Care showed that 74.7% of deaths among patients with impaired glucose tolerance happened after progression to type 2 diabetes.

Adopting a Mediterranean diet in patients with diabetes helps improve glucose levels.

Is pioglitazone a viable option for patients with insulin resistance and recent stroke or myocardial infarction?

A team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has identified the genetic cause for a rare syndrome in children with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes.

In part 3 of this exclusive interview, Dr. Faustman discusses how a cure based on the inexpensive BCG vaccine could permanently change type 1 treatment, and whether results could also apply to type 2.

In part 2 of this exclusive interview, Dr. Faustman discusses the challenges of dosing BCG correctly, and the difficulties of defeating autoimmunity in humans.

In part 1 of this exclusive interview, Dr. Faustman discusses her research and why an old tuberculosis vaccine may lead us to a cure for type 1.

When the Biosimilar insulin to Lantus becomes available for about 10-15% less cost, will you recommend it to your patients? Follow the link to share your opinion!

Weight loss has been shown to have a positive impact on glucose control and cardiovascular risk factors. At which weight loss threshold do these positive benefits start to become meaningfully apparent? A) Weight reduction of 0-4% B) Weight reduction of 5-10% C) Weight reduction of 11-15% D) Weight reduction of 16-20% Did you get it right? Follow the link to find out!