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New study finds adults with diabetes who have either high or low vitamin D levels could have an increased risk of cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN).

Dr. Claude Lardinois talks with Diabetes in Control Associate Medical Editor Joy Pape at the 2016 AACE Meeting. In part 3 of this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Lardinois explains his focus on heart disease over A1C and the connection of genetics in determining risk. Dr. Claude Lardinois, M.D., FACP, FACE, MACN, …

International study explores the role of physical exertion, anger, and emotional upset in triggering acute myocardial infarction.

These factors are tied to increased nephropathy risk in type 2 diabetes patients.

There are a number of studies saying that calcium supplements may not be heart safe.

In this exclusive interview, Dr. Claude Lardinois discusses genetic risk factors for cardiovascular issues in diabetes patients, the impact of smoking on amputations, and why albumin is a driver of cardiovascular disease.

In part 2 of this exclusive interview from AACE 2016, Dr. Claude Lardinois discusses why albumin is a driver of cardiovascular disease.

Job insecurity found to prompt 19% increase in diabetes, myocardial infarction or coronary death risk.

Female, 76 years of age, type 2 diabetes, well managed, A1C 6%, on metformin 500mg daily. Patient also has well-managed hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and osteoporosis. She lives alone. Wants tighter diabetes control. Was having hypoglycemia when on 500mg twice daily. Requests, almost begs me, to increase her medication. States she’s afraid she’s going to have kidney problems.

Device automatically monitors blood glucose levels and delivers insulin when appropriate for people age 14 years and older who have type 1 diabetes.