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In this week’s Homerun Slides, Incretins, Part 5 of 6, we review the tissue-specific differences in the mechanisms of action of GLP-1 analogs, DPP-4 inhibitors, and GLP-1R agonists and also discuss the weight effects of sitagliptin and pioglitazone….

In yet another warning to lawmakers, a new survey of group practices shows that 51% will reduce the number of available appointment slots for new Medicare patients if Congress does not avert a 29.5% Medicare pay cut set for January 1.

Cellnovo’s Patch Pump Gains European Approval At EASD, Cellnovo announced that it had received approval in Europe for its new insulin patch pump. It will be launched soon in the UK, and its submission to the FDA is expected by the end of the year — meaning that approval in …

Losing weight is hard, but keeping the pounds off can be even harder. By some estimates, as many as 80% of overweight people who manage to slim down noticeably after a diet gain some or all of the weight back within one year….

The CDC held a hearing on a recommendation that patients with diabetes receive immunization with the hepatitis B vaccine.…

People who drink less than a couple of glasses of water each day may be more likely to develop abnormally high blood sugar.…

FDA delays verdict on Astra/Bristol SGLT2 diabetes pill until Jan 28th, the same day they are deciding on the possible approval of Bydureon.…

Basal hyperglycemia intervention accounts for one-third of total hyperglycemia after basal insulin treatment and two-thirds after alternative methods….

How often do people look at the Nutrition Facts label on the side of the box? A new study reveals that people say they look at it a lot more than they actually do.…

Losing weight in midlife pays huge dividends later in life.…