Resources

In a phase 2 trial, patients with diabetic gastroparesis displayed increased gastric emptying and improvement in vomiting after treatment with relamorelin-131…. 

Offloading pressure on the plantar foot surface could help reduce the formation of ulcers…. 

Researchers identified increases in three miRNAs and decreases in seven miRNAs in patients with type 2 diabetes…. 

Our publisher, Steve Freed, had a chance to talk with Dr. Stanley Schwartz, asking questions and getting some in-depth and very informative answers on exactly how SGLT-2 Inhibitors work.  Steve Freed: Regarding the SGLT2 drugs that are now available, I know that a lot of physicians just refuse to write …

In this Homerun Slides series, we review some issues around the Diabetic Management of the Obese Patient including; Potential Causes of Weight Gain with Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes; Weight Reduction Issues – Non-Insulin; and treatment with SGLT-2 Inhibitors with Incretins (GLP-1’s or DPP-IV’s)…. See more SGLT-2 Resources To download …

Richard S. Beaser, MD This week’s excerpt addresses the following topics: What is the "Incretin Effect"? The seven actions of GLP-1 Efficacy of DPP-IV inhibitors Where do the bile acid sequestrants fit in?

U-500 Insulin Pen "Coming Soon"  Because of the many errors reported when using U-500 insulin, Eli Lilly is developing a prefilled pen designed to deliver HUMULIN R U-500 (insulin human), and the company is also working with a development partner on the design of a dedicated U-500 insulin syringe. These …

Monitoring blood glucose in hypertensive patients may be beneficial for optimal glycemic control…. 

Pioglitazone and simvastatin combined may have a positive effect on atherosclerosis…. 

CTP-499 may be a new tool for delaying diabetic kidney disease and ultimately ESRD….