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Study seems to indicate superiority of dulaglutide, a long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist that is administered once-weekly…. 

The effects of caffeine versus maltodextrin during exercise were observed in patients with type 2 diabetes…. 

Initial findings suggest relationship but with sibling-control analyses, effect almost disappears….

A BMI of more than 25 kg/m seems to be a protective factor for renal function deterioration in some patients…. 

Displacement of high glycemic-index carbohydrates and high and monounsaturated fat content may explain the positive effects….

Rates for patients with diabetes are two times higher in low-income neighborhoods compared to high-income neighborhoods in California…. 

In this week’s Homerun Slides set, we look at Dr. Stanley Schwartz’s presentation from this year’s ADA with his groundbreaking proposal to classify diabetes using a ‘Beta-cell Centric’ approach….

Rudy Bilous, MD, FRCP Richard Donnelly, MD, PHD, FRCP, FRACP   Epidemiological studies of diabetes prevalence are often based upon age and self-reported diagnosis. Consequently differentiating type 1 and type 2 patients in population studies is difficult. The most recent authoritative review of global prevalence published by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) …

The First Randomized Trial Comparing Two Patient-driven Approaches to Initiate and Titrate Prandial Insulin Lispro in Type 2 Diabetes In this Homerun Slides series, courtesy of Dr. Steven Edelman, on the AUTONOMY Trial we get an inside look at the groundbreaking results and conclusions that can be drawn from the patient driven …

BD AutoShield Duo Pen Needle  The BD AutoShield Duo Pen Needle automatically protects patients from both ends of a pen needle which become contaminated after use. This prevents used needle exposure for anyone who may come into contact after the pen needle is removed from the pen. The small 5mm …