Diabetes drugs: What’s safe for the heart?The cardiac safety of antihyperglycemic agents has been a controversial topic in recent years. We sort out what practitioners really need to know New online tools facilitate implementation of 2013 Canadian diabetes guidelinesFive core themes support optimal treatment decisions at point of care. Type 2 diabetes screening and diagnosis: Who to test, when and how Many patients remain undiagnosed, but new testing options and screening strategies aim for earlier identification and intervention Score predicts diabetes remission Weight loss fails to protect the heart in type 2 diabetes But lifestyle change has other benefits, argues Canadian physician New website for insulin pump therapy and supplies Portal helps diabetes patients make more informed decisions about insulin pump therapy. Renal function assessment lacking before starting metformin in diabetes patients A serum creatinine measurement is not performed in about one-quarter of diabetes patients prior to starting metformin therapy, according to the results of a new Canadian study. Can type 2 diabetes cause hearing loss? Systematic review finds disease may cause mild hearing loss. Diabetes: Up the fruit, hold the juice Study of health professionals reveals preventive benefits of blueberries, grapes and apples How to head off hypoglycemia Strategies include both high-tech insulin pumps and education sessions Can marijuana help control diabetes? New study suggests marijuana use might be beneficial in the future management of diabetes. Ontario limits funding for glucose test strips Ministry suggests pharmacists use patient questions about change as opportunity to provide MedsCheck for diabetes. First Previous 40 41 42 43 44 Next Last
