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The Honeymoon Phase Won’t Last Forever: Are We Doing Enough to Preserve Beta Cells?

Hourglass beside a healthy pancreas illustration with insulin syringe and glucose meter representing beta-cell preservation during the type 1 diabetes honeymoon phase.

Receiving a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can feel overwhelming. Yet for many adults, the weeks or months that follow bring an unexpected twist. Blood glucose levels often become easier to control, insulin needs decrease, and some people wonder if their diabetes is actually improving. This temporary period is known …

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Diabetes Remission in 2026: Growing Interest, But Who Should We Target?

Split image showing diabetes management tools transitioning to a healthy active woman symbolizing diabetes remission and recovery

Interest in diabetes remission is growing in 2026, but is it realistic for everyone? As research evolves, clinicians are rethinking how and when to pursue remission as a treatment goal. While the idea of reversing type 2 diabetes is appealing, not every patient will benefit equally. This article explores the …

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When to Refer for Metabolic Surgery in Type 2 Diabetes and What to Expect

Doctor discussing metabolic surgery options with a patient for type 2 diabetes, with gastric bypass model and diabetes tools on desk.

Could metabolic surgery be the turning point for your patients with type 2 diabetes who aren’t seeing results with medication alone? As evidence mounts around the success of metabolic surgery type 2 diabetes treatment, more clinicians are exploring when and how to refer patients. This guide explains who qualifies, what …

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Reimagining Remission: Can Short‑Term Intensive Therapy Reset Type 2 Diabetes?

A diabetes management setup featuring a glucose meter, vegetables, apple, insulin pen, and a notepad labeled "Intensive Therapy"

Could the conventional “lifelong treatment” model for type 2 diabetes be rethought? Recent trials suggest that short‑term intensive therapy may offer more than transient glycemic control—it might trigger lasting remission in newly diagnosed patients. Such interventions, combining aggressive pharmacologic therapy or insulin with lifestyle change, show potential to preserve β‑cell …

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