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European committee affirms benefits of SGLT-2s while urging healthcare providers to be vigilant and educate patients for signs and symptoms of atypical DKA.

How important is the timing of exercise in affecting appetite hormones?

What percent of Americans do you believe are at risk for kidney disease? 1. 33% 2. 10% 3. 25% 4. 40% 5. 50% Follow the link to see how others responded - and what the National Kidney Foundation has to say.

Intermittent energy restriction and other approaches to timing and frequency of meals may affect well-being.

In part one of this special interview, Chris Jacobs, inventor of Genteel, discusses the common belief that a fingertip blood draw is the best option, and why drawing blood from other sites can provide greater accuracy.

In part two of this special interview, Chris Jacobs discusses Genteel drawing blood without pain, and why this is important for pediatric patients.

Mr. Carlson is a 52-year-old Caucasian grocery store manager you saw last week for a new patient visit. His labs from that visit were significant for elevated random plasma glucose 166 mg/dL, A1C 7.4% and elevated lipids (TG=175 mg/dL, LDL 148 mg/dL, HDL 38 mg/dL, total cholesterol 221 mg/dL). He has returned to your clinic for a follow-up appointment. His physical exam is notable for central abdominal obesity (waist circumference 42”), left eyelid xanthelasma, BP 147/91, HR 72, RR 18, BMI 36 kg/m2, but otherwise normal. A repeat A1C test shows A1C 7.6%. Mr. Carlson smokes between 1 and 1.5 packs of cigarettes daily. After discussing the labs and your findings with Mr. Carlson, you begin collaborating on a management plan. You write prescriptions for metformin, a statin and ACE inhibitor. Mr. Carlson doesn’t think “taking medication will be too tough,” but expresses skepticism about your recommendations for a change in his diet, exercise and smoking programs because he has tried them, without success, in the past. Mr. Carlson makes an appointment with a registered dietitian. She discusses with him the benefits of medical nutrition therapy for weight, glycemic control, blood pressure, lipid profile and overall wellbeing. Which following statement regarding macronutrients is true? Select one answer: A. The ratio of carbohydrates, protein and fat is the same for all patients. B. Total calories consumed per day is the key strategy for achieving glycemic control. C. Reduced intake of trans fat lowers the HDL and raises the LDL. D. There is no single ideal dietary distribution of calories among carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for people with diabetes. Follow the link to test your knowledge!

In part three of this special interview, Dr. Chris Jacobs discusses the origin of Genteel, and why he was motivated to develop a pain-free testing device.

In part four of this special interview, Dr. Chris Jacobs demonstrates how Genteel works and discusses the response from parents of children with diabetes.

In this week's Homerun Slides, glycosylated proteins (AGEs) and manifestations of periodontal disease.