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 …
Read More »Diabetes Remission in 2026: Growing Interest, But Who Should We Target?
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 …
Read More »When to Refer for Metabolic Surgery in Type 2 Diabetes and What to Expect
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 …
Read More »Reimagining Remission: Can Short‑Term Intensive Therapy Reset Type 2 Diabetes?
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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