Point-of-care A1C testing for pregnant patients with diabetes improved patients’ access to timely care. Testing patients who are pregnant for A1C during clinic visits enables physicians to perform immediate risk assessments and act quickly if...
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THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Fasting at night prevents impairments in glucose tolerance among simulated night-shift work, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in Diabetologia.Stephanie Centofanti, Ph.D., from University of South Australia in...
AHA: More Moderate-to-Vigorous Exercise Tied to Lower Risk for A-Fib
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Is That All There Is?
Is That All There Is?
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Reducing In-Home Smoking: Practical Approaches for Primary Care Clinicians
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Habitual Calcium Use Linked With Higher CVD Risk In People With Diabetes
This course discusses the association between calcium supplements and cardiovascular disease (CVD) among people with diabetes who are at higher risk for both abnormal calcium metabolism and CVD.
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