A GP guide to ophthalmic complications of diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is globally endemic and is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults. Diabetes may cause macrovascular disease, microvascular complications, neuropathy and…
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Low-carb diets in type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an endocrine disorder characterised by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic islet cells and an inability to produce insulin. The condition is…
‘Breakthrough’: Scientists regenerate insulin in a diabetic pancreas
A novel drug and stem cell combination may pave the way for new type 1 diabetes therapies.
GLP-1 receptor agonists in the treatment of T2DM
At least six oral and two injectable medication classes are available as therapeutic options in Australia.
Kicking T2DM into touch using low-carb medicine
With low-carb approaches becoming popular among people with diabetes and obesity, GPs need to be familiar with the evidence and practice of low-car…
GPs in dark over bodybuilders’ misuse of insulin: coroner
A Sydney GP told the court doctors needed more guidance on how to identify and manage patients who used performance enhancing drugs.
Deprescribing diabetes meds with a low-carb approach
GPs can offer carbohydrate restriction as an option for glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Why do they make diabetes drug names so hard to remember?
I think I’m not the only GP to struggle with getting my mind around the endless new classes of diabetes medications. I hope I’m not. GLP-1-RAs,…
Drug therapy advances have slashed the rate of hypos: study
Danish data highlight the relatively greater risk with use of human insulins and sulfonylureas, researchers say.
Fewer than one in seven hit T1DM glycaemic goals: Aus study
Real-world data on patients attending tertiary services show those in their early 20s have the highest HbA1c levels, endocrinologists say.
