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Initiation of glucagon like peptide-1 agonists may increase risk of gallbladder or bile duct disease and cholecystectomy; no increased risk associated with DPP-4 inhibitor therapy.

Study could not evaluate drug's long-term effects on diabetes prevention, length of effects

What benefits can medication provide in elderly patients with uncontrolled type 2?

I am a diabetes educator and certified foot care nurse. Through the years, I’ve learned that most topics we teach people who have diabetes are really topics every person should know about. I teach patients how to care for their feet, how to prevent foot problems, and how to treat them if they should have problems.

Can glycated albumin provide better positive predictive value than A1c in incidence of diabetic nephropathy?

Study finds improvement in pain relief and sleep patterns

What should be the proper treatment selection for patients with type 2 diabetes?

Scientists believe drug commonly prescribed for T2 could be routinely taken by T1 patients.

Studies suggest fenofibrate can prevent microvascular changes, decrease need for surgery.

Tighter glucose and blood pressure control found to decrease incidence.