Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Headlines

Self-Monitoring Not Helpful for Type 2 Diabetes

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:29:37 EST

In patients with non-insulin- dependent diabetes, self-monitoring of blood glucose had only a modest effect on HbA1c levels at six 6 months.

H. pylori Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:17:56 EST

Infection with Helicobacter pylori more than doubled the risk of diabetes in a new study of Latino adults in California.

ACP Guideline Addresses Pharmacotherapy of Type 2 Diabetes

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:09:31 EST

The ACP recommends metformin as the initial drug for most patients with type 2 diabetes when lifestyle modifications are not enough to control blood sugar levels. A second drug can be added if needed.

Women, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Risk

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:29:03 EST

Is the effect of diabetes on cardiovascular risk greater among women than men?

Tired of Being a Doctor? Choices for Opting Out of Medicine

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:03:32 EST

Some doctors want to move up into administrative jobs, while others want to leave the profession completely. But what to do? Here's how to decide.