Learning and diabetes
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Source: Practical Diabetes - October 31, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Rowan Hillson Tags: Leader Source Type: research

SUSTAIN ‐6: cardiovascular safety of a once‐weekly GLP‐1 receptor agonist
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Source: Practical Diabetes - September 30, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ruth Cordiner, Miles Fisher, Russell S Drummond Tags: Leader Source Type: research

Ticagrelor
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Source: Practical Diabetes - September 15, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Miriam Portela, Gerry McKay, Miles Fisher Tags: Drug notes Source Type: research

Fat and protein counting in type 1 diabetes
This article looks at the effect of fat and protein on the glycaemic response of a meal, alternative algorithms to calculate the bolus doses, their timing and delivery, and considers their effectiveness in supporting weight loss in overweight or obese individuals with type 1 diabetes. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons. (Source: Practical Diabetes)
Source: Practical Diabetes - September 15, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Elaine Hibbert ‐Jones Tags: Review Source Type: research

The role of carbohydrate in diabetes management
Abstract The role of carbohydrate in the diet of people living with diabetes is an area of much debate. This relates to both type and quantity of carbohydrate consumed, with low carbohydrate diets increasing in popularity. However, it is important to take a whole diet approach and not just in terms of single nutrients. This review considers what carbohydrates are and how recommendations for people with diabetes might differ from those for the general population. There are no obligate requirements for dietary carbohydrate. UK recommendations suggest 50% of total energy should come from carbohydrate for the general populatio...
Source: Practical Diabetes - September 15, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Paul D McArdle, Duane Mellor, Sian Rilstone, Julie Taplin Tags: Review Source Type: research

Dairy products and fish intake and the progression of type 2 diabetes: an update of the evidence
This article will review the evidence for dairy products and fish in prevention of type 2 diabetes, with attention paid to risk factors such as insulin sensitivity, secretion and adiposity. The evidence suggests that consumption of low‐fat dairy products can protect against type 2 diabetes, while the effect of full‐fat dairy appears to be neutral. Oily and white fish have no independent effect on the risk of type 2 diabetes but their consumption is associated with a healthy body weight. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons. (Source: Practical Diabetes)
Source: Practical Diabetes - September 15, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Nicola Guess Tags: Review Source Type: research

The importance of the multidisciplinary team for the management of complex obesity in patients with diabetes
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Source: Practical Diabetes - September 15, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Michelle O'Keeffe Tags: Short report Source Type: research

Using psychological approaches for working with obesity and type 2 diabetes
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Source: Practical Diabetes - September 15, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Vanessa Snowdon ‐Carr Tags: Short report Source Type: research

Current drugs for weight loss
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Source: Practical Diabetes - September 15, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Kate Millar, Ruth Poole Tags: Short report Source Type: research

Measuring body composition and regional fat mass accurately
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Source: Practical Diabetes - September 15, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Nathan Denton, Fredrik Karpe Tags: Leader Source Type: research

Exploring crucial aspects of diabetes and obesity
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Source: Practical Diabetes - August 31, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: David Haslam Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Aliskiren update
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Source: Practical Diabetes - August 2, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Stephen Dobbin, Gerry McKay, Miles Fisher Tags: Drug notes Source Type: research

Tackling obesity, physical activity levels and dietary intake: the extent of the problem
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Source: Practical Diabetes - August 2, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Steve Chaplin Tags: Short report Source Type: research

It's education, Jim, but not as we know it
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Source: Practical Diabetes - August 2, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Helen Rogers Tags: State of the art lecture Source Type: research

A pain in the neck leading to hypoglycaemia
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Source: Practical Diabetes - August 2, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Simon Croxson Tags: Diabetes vignette Source Type: research