Antidepressants can worsen glycemic control and/or induce hyperglycemia….
Read More »Triple Drug Regimen Tops Conventional Treatment In New-onset Diabetes
Triple-drug regimen of metformin, exenatide, and pioglitazone at the onset of type 2 diabetes decreased 2-year treatment failure rates by 84%….
Read More »Daytime Sleepiness Increases the Risk for Severe Hypoglycemia
Patients with diabetes who are excessively sleepy during the day may be at a higher risk for hypoglycemia….
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Two pharmaceutical companies may be on their way to making it happen…. Many drugs available now have different formulations that make treating a condition and improving adherence among patients easier, but this is not the case with insulin, which is only available as an injection. However, possibly by the end …
Read More »Unique First In Class Imeglimin Confirmed in Trial
Imeglimin, a novel compound, works on the pancreas, liver and muscles….
Read More »ADA/JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Sourcebook, Excerpt #13: Setting Treatment Targets, Part 2 of 2
Anne Peters, MD, and Lori Laffel, MD, MPH, Editors Jane Lee Chiang, MD, Managing Editor Jane Lee Chiang, MD, and Stephen E. Gitelman, MD GUIDELINES Current guidelines for glycemic control from select organizations worldwide are shown in Table 6.4.19-22,62 Due to the special nature of T1D, only those guidelines that …
Read More »Provider Evolution, Part 2 of 5
In this week’s Homerun Slides, we continue our exploration of Provider Evolution with a focus on Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) including a case study on SEPA’s (South East Pennsylvania) PCMH implementation.
Read More »Exercising with Peripheral Neuropathy
By Sheri Colberg, PhD Up to 40% of individuals with diabetes may experience peripheral neuropathy, and 60% of lower extremity amputations are related to suboptimal blood glucose control1,2.
Read More »Glucerna Advance RTD
Glucerna Advance RTD The new formula includes CarbSteady Ultra, slowly-digestible carbohydrates designed to help minimize blood sugar spikes; plant-based phytosterols and Omega 3s to support heart health; vitamin C, E and selenium to support immune health; and chromium from chromium picolinate to help support carbohydrate metabolism. The new ready-to-drink shake …
Read More »How Vascular Dysfunction Contributes to Diabetes
Studies show sexual dysfunction in patients with 50+ years of diabetes….
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