William Tamborlane, MD discusses the treatment of Type I childhood onset diabetes including a review of the DCCT trial and new technological advancements. Dr Tamborlane also discusses the use of insulin pumps, recent ongoing studies, and the future directions of pediatric diabetes research.

Author: William Tamborlane, MD,FAAP,FACE

This lecture by Dr. William Tamborlane, MD describes the potential benefits of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (RT-CGM) in the management of patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Author: William Tamborlane, MD,FAAP,FACE

This lecture by Dr. Astrid Almodovar discuses the steps in communicating with your latino patients to improve compliance and lower complications

Author: Astrid Almodovar, MD

Dr. Richard Bergenstal, MD discusses blood glucose monitoring in this lecture. He will review multiple studies showing the efficacy of self monitoring blood glucose and discuss how to use the SMBG to empower patients to manage their glucose, not just monitor it.

Author: Richard Bergenstal, MD

In this lecture, Dr. Warren Joseph discusses diabetic foot infections and the new Infectious Diseases Society of America classification system. He further discusses antibiotic therapy for diabetic foot infections concentrating specifically on the role that MRSA plays.

Author: Warren Joseph, DPM,FIDSA

In this lecture, Dr. Inzucchi provides an overview of the link between hyperglycemia and morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. He then critically reviews the growing evidence that reducing inpatient hyperglycemia leads to better patient outcomes, with an emphasis on the critical..

Author: Silvio Inzucchi, M.D.

This lecture by Dr. George Grunberger provides overview of the basal-bolus insulin concept.

Author: George Grunberger, MD,FACP,FACE

This lecture by Dr. George Grunberger provides an overview of the incretin system and its role in human physiology.

Author: George Grunberger, MD,FACP,FACE

This lecture by Tracy Breen provides an introduction to the care of patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1. Clinical presentation, diagnostic strategies and evidence supporting the goals of glycemic control will be reviewed. The pharmacokinetics of the newer insulin analogs, different insu..

Author: Tracy Breen, MD

Ronald Tamler, MD, PhD discusses the hazards of obesity in this lecture. He then outlines various methods for weight loss, including bariatric surgery. Finally, Dr. Tamler describes which patients are candidates for weight loss surgery, and what one must watch out for in postsurgical care.

Author: Ronald Tamler, MD,PhD,MBA