Resources

Richard S. Beaser, MD This week’s excerpt covers the following topics: Which medications slow glucose absorption? Which medications increase insulin secretion? What is first phase insulin response? Who are the patient candidates for the different drug classes? Nateglinide vs. Repaglinide  

by Dr. Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM Last month, I shared some strategies about managing body weight and diabetes that largely revolved around cutting back on medications that cause weight gain and trying others that help you lose weight. The problem is that there is more to managing diabetes and enjoying …

EmbracePro Glucose Monitor for Professionals  Omnis Health has announced the launch of EmbracePro, a blood-glucose meter for medical professionals. Approved for multi-patient use, EmbracePro features a test strip release button for more hygienic strip disposal and provides accurate results within five seconds, requiring a small sample size and alternate site …

Short course of intensive insulin therapy can impact beta-cell function and glucose variability…. 

Effect of frequent, self-monitoring of blood glucose may not be significant…. 

Some dairy subgroups may be beneficial for diabetes prevention…. 

New research indicates that people with type 2 diabetes may lose more brain volume than expected as they age…. 

Living at high altitudes may be associated with a lower risk of obesity…. 

Peer support takes A1c from 11.1% at baseline to 8.3%, representing a drop of 2.8%…. 

Weight loss accompanying liraglutide therapy may be related to increased levels of natriuretic peptides….