Ambulatory Glucose Profiles includes four key metrics to improving glycemic control….
Read More »Antidiabetic Properties of Stevia Detected in Rat Models
Stevia fed rats demonstrated up to a 64% reduction compared to elevated blood glucose levels….
Read More »Antibody Treatment for Diabetes under Evaluation
HbA1c and fasting glucose were reduced following injection of an antibody against the cytokine LY2189192….
Read More »Diet Versus Bariatric Surgery?
Type 2 diabetes patients who follow the identical diet as post-bariatric surgery patients see similar reduction in blood glucose levels as those who undergo the surgery….
Read More »Diabetes a Risk Factor for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Type 2 diabetes patients are at a higher risk for peptic ulcer bleeding….
Read More »Walking Versus Running to Reduce Risk of Chronic Diseases
Which is better at lowering risk for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes?…
Read More »Obesity without Health Problems: A New Inflammatory Marker Discovered
A marker called AIM (apoptosis inhibitor of macrophage) is an important factor in the autoimmune process. The inhibition of AIM may stop the body from producing antibodies which attack the self….
Read More »Newly Designed Primary Care Services to Optimize A1c
A cohort study of 727 African-American patients with type 2 diabetes was conducted using interventions such as point-of-care education, coaching, and medication intensification from a team of a nurse, pharmacist, and dietitian….
Read More »Importance of Oral Health in Diabetes
A new European study shows an association between type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis….
Read More »Core Defects of Type 2 Diabetes, Part 1 of 4
With this week’s set of Homerun Slides, we begin a new series on the Core Defects of Type 2 Diabetes. Topics included in this set include: Insulin Resistance: An Underlying Cause of Type 2 Diabetes; UKPDS – Beta Cell Loss Over Time; and Challenges in Achieving Glycemic Goals in …
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