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Research study finds high levels of glucose could be affecting kidneys even prior to diabetes diagnosis.

Patients with diabetes two to four times more likely to have heart complications than those without.

Basal insulin peglispro, lacking peripheral action, was compared to insulin glargine in a 52-week trial in type 2 diabetic patients previously treated with basal insulin.

Product may offer simpler solution to hypoglycemia over intramuscular injections.

Can decreased lung function be used as a diabetes predictor?

Mrs. O’Doole is a 34-year-old of Irish descent. She works as florist and is married with three children. She arrives at your clinic for her annual wellness exam. Her blood pressure is 130/84 mmHg, pulse 65, BMI 24 kg/m2 and her physical exam is notable for acne and mild hirsutism. Her only current medication is oral birth control pills. She recalls starting OCP, 15 years prior, due to irregular menses. What clinical diagnosis would suggest screening Mrs. O'Doole for type 2 diabetes? Follow the link to answer.

Since recent developments in the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors, are you positive or negative in recommending to your patients? Follow the link to respond.

Consider protein intake in addition to counting carbohydrates when calculating insulin doses.

In part two of this discussion, hosted by Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed, Dr. Fetterolf continues his explanation of the best treatments for diabetic foot ulcers and the additional challenges that patients with diabetes face.

In this week's Homerun Slides, the cardiovascular benefits of pioglitazone.