Blogs
NON-COMPLIANCE AND NON-ADHERENT CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
James R. LaSalle, D.O., FAAFP
Patient adherence to medical advice and prescribed treatments is one of the most important determinant...
45 Risk Factors for Pre-diabetes!
Pre-diabetes is an asymptomatic condition, that affects 115 million adult Americans with the potential for devastating complications.
Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Understanding the Connection, Treatment, and Monitoring
Introduction
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a common and severe complication...
The Fall of Metformin as the Primary Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
Introduction
For decades, metformin has been the cornerstone of type 2 diabetes management, often prescribed alongside lifestyle inter...
PRE-DIABETES: THE STORY BEGINS
Pre-diabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to reach the levels consistent with ...
Understanding the Transition from Pre-Diabetes to Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Complications
A Comprehensive Guide for Patients
Introduction
Pre-diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not h...
Hypoglycemia (Falls, Fractures and Death)
Hypoglycemia is defined as abnormally low blood sugars that are associated with the following symptoms: sweating, palpations, excessive...
The Rise of Metformin in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Metformin is a methyl-biguanide and is a derivative of the French Lilac plant formulated in the 1920’s. Metformin was initially indicat...
What you need to know about Triglycerides!
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. They are the most common form of fat in the body and serve as a primary source of ...
HISTORICAL VIEW OF TREATING TYPE 2 DIABETES
Type 2 diabetes is a self-management-life long-progressive condition that affects more than 38 million Americans. Sadly 20% of this pop...