Diabetes
Conference Coverage
Sulfonylureas as street drugs: Hidden hypoglycemia cause
Sulfonylureas have no potential for abuse, but they physically resemble Valiums and are easier for illicit drug dealers to obtain because they’re...
Conference Coverage
New AACE type 2 diabetes algorithm individualizes care
Splitting the glucose-lowering algorithms into “complications-centric” and “glucose-centric” graphics is new.
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Contact allergens lurk in diabetes devices
Some reports suggest that at any given time, skin complications may affect as many as one quarter to one half of patients who use diabetes devices...
Commentary
Why the approval of MiniMed 780G is a ‘quantum leap’ forward
The FDA approval of the MiniMed 780G artificial pancreas promises better glucose control in patients with type 1 diabetes, and Dr. Ann Peters is “...
Conference Coverage
Expert discusses which diets are best, based on the evidence
The Mediterranean diet is not only helpful for losing weight but also can reduce the risk of various chronic diseases.
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Should CGM be used for those without diabetes?
This growing demand for CGM use among healthy people is driven by an increasing “fascination” for monitoring every bodily function, as can be seen...
From the Journals
Lifestyle med experts tell how to deprescribe diabetes meds
Medication de-escalation methods used by lifestyle medicine providers when patients show a decreased need for diabetes medications are described...
Conference Coverage
Medications provide best risk-to-benefit ratio for weight loss, says expert
Surgery provides the most weight loss, but has the greatest risk, according to an endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism professor.
Conference Coverage
Can an endoscopic procedure treat type 2 diabetes?
This process is thought to improve insulin sensitivity, in part, by altering gut hormones and nutritional sensing,
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Personalizing treatment plans for older patients with T2D
There is an increased risk for health-related comorbidities and complications from diabetes treatment such as hypoglycemia, in older adults.
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Smoking cessation has many benefits in diabetes
Diabetic patients need to be made aware of the risks of smoking, and they need to be told about the ways they’ll benefit from quitting smoking.