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• SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 1 Diabetes Are SGLT2 inhibitors safe and effective in patients with type 1 diabetes?
  Ask the Pharmacists, March 2018
• Early Intensive Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes Can the use of early intensive insulin cause remission of type 2 diabetes?
  Ask the Pharmacists, January 2017
• Vinegar and Diabetes: Dos and Don'ts What should patients know before taking vinegar to help lower their blood sugar levels?
  Ask the Pharmacists, May 2016
• More Magnesium, More Benefit in Prediabetes? Is supplemental magnesium beneficial for patients with prediabetes?
  Ask the Pharmacists, February 2016
• Why Select Extended-Release Metformin? When is extended-release metformin a better option than immediate-release?
  Ask the Pharmacists, June 2015
• Is Metformin Effective for Weight Loss? Is this common antidiabetic agent successful for causing weight loss?
  Ask the Pharmacists, December 2014
• Antidiabetic Agents: Preconception Considerations Should antidiabetic agents be adjusted prior to pregnancy? Read this to find out.
  Ask the Pharmacists, November 2014
• All About Afrezza®: The New Insulin Inhalation Powder The new inhaled insulin is here. Will it change your practice?
  Ask the Pharmacists, August 2014
• When Do Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Need Statins? What do guidelines say about statin use in patients with type 1 diabetes?
  Ask the Pharmacists, May 2014
• How Does Obesity Alter Pharmacokinetics in Kids? Are medication metabolism and elimination altered in obese children?
  Ask the Pharmacists, August 2013
• Statin and Fibrate Combinations: What Does the Evidence Say? Is combination statin and fibrate therapy better than statin monotherapy?
  Ask the Pharmacists, July 2013
• Do Calcium Supplements Increase Cardiovascular Mortality? Does more research indicate that calcium intake isn't as safe as once thought?
  Ask the Pharmacists, February 2013
• Is Raspberry Ketone Effective for Weight Loss? Some experts say that raspberry ketone is effective for weight loss. What does the research say?
  Ask the Pharmacists, December 2012
• Polycythemia From Testosterone Therapy: To Treat or Not? When should testosterone therapy be interrupted for this adverse effect?
  Ask the Pharmacists, November 2012
• Vitamin D: Frequently Asked Questions Dr. Hulisz answers readers' questions about vitamin D.
  Ask the Pharmacists, December 2011
• How Should I Evaluate Weight Loss in the Elderly? Involuntary weight loss in the elderly could signal a serious illness.
  Ask the Experts, December 2011
• Does Long-term Levothyroxine Use Cause Bone Loss? Can chronic use of levothyroxine put patients at risk for fractures?
  Ask the Pharmacists, September 2011
• Should We Screen Children for Fatty Liver Disease? With the rising problem of obesity in children, how significant is the problem of fatty liver disease?
  Ask the Experts, August 2011
• How Can I Help Patients Get Their Medications? Resources are available to assist patients who cannot afford their medications.
  Ask the Pharmacists, July 2011
• Can Venlafaxine Treat Menopausal Hot Flashes? Antidepressants have been studied as alternatives to estrogen therapy for management of vasomotor symptoms.
  Ask the Pharmacists, May 2011

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