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In this week's Homerun Slides, the Canadian Diabetes Association lists insulin action and examples of insulin initiation and titration regimens in people with type 2.

Regulation of proinsulin conversion: PC2 and PC1/3 are Ca2+-dependent enzyme activities with an acidic pH 5 – 5.5 optimum. Fortunately, the beta granule contains an intraorganellar environment of 1 – 10 mM free Ca2+ and acidic pH 5.5, which ideally suits the requirements for optimal PC2, PC1/3 and CP-H activities within this organelle.

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First a little explanation about the new unique product with its own delivery system. This is not only a medication but also a matchstick-sized osmotic mini pump that is the size of a match and is placed just beneath the skin to deliver a continuous and consistent flow of medication for a year.

Does liraglutide help in the reduction of cardiovascular diseases?

Is semaglutide a better way to manage type 2 diabetes?

During the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS), patients with type 2 diabetes were assigned to the intensive treatment arm (received a sulfonylurea or insulin, or metformin if overweight) or a conventional treatment arm (dietary interventions only). In the intensive treatment arm, which one of the following benefits became apparent only when a 10-year follow-up study was conducted? A. Reduced risk of microvascular complications B. Clinically lower overall BMI C. Reduced risk of myocardial infarction D. Lower overall mean A1C Did you get it right? Follow the link to find out!

Dr. Jovanovic discusses pregancy and prediabetes, and how women's chance of developing type 2 in the future increases after gestational diabetes.

Dr. Jovanovic discusses A1C goals for pregnancy, and how proper A1c control is essential for the health of mother and baby.

Dr. Jovanovic discusses the safety of diabetes medications during pregnancy, and advocates that insulin is the only treatment that is truly safe.