Addressing Treatment Burden in Diabetes
The practice of evidence-based medicine can be especially challenging when managing patients with...
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Diabetes
Considering Brain Function in Early Treatment of Childhood Obesity
Investigators from New York suggest that brain function be evaluated when deciding upon early...
Read MoreFor the Elderly, CMV Ups Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Among elderly patients, cytomegalovirus (CMV) appears to be significantly associated with various indicators of glucose regulation. A small European analysis found that elderly patients with CMV were more likely to have type 2...
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The Effect of Slightly Elevated Albumin
Any degree of measurable albuminuria appears to bear significant cardiovascular risk among...
Read MoreA New App From the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association has launched a mobile app for iOS and Android users. Designed for easy reading and browsing on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, the app allows users to read the newest full-text articles...
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Takin’ It to the Streets: New Recommendations for Driving & Diabetes
Nearly 19 million people in the United States have diagnosed diabetes, and many of these...
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More Patient Encounters Benefit Diabetes Care
As the epidemic of diabetes continues to grow, it’s becoming increasingly important for healthcare...
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Anesthesiology 2012: Diabetes Notification System Improves Perioperative Outcomes
The Particulars: Patients with diabetes have a higher likelihood of undergoing major surgeries, a...
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Structuring Behavioral Interventions for Diabetes
Approximately 45% of patients with diabetes have not achieved an A1C level of less than 7%....
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A New Program for Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Patients
Every 17 seconds, someone in the United States is diagnosed with diabetes, according to the...
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Counseling Improves Adherence to Lipid-Lowering Therapy
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk-factor counseling of patients with indications for statin...
Read MoreWeight Management Drug Gains FDA Approval
The FDA has approved phentermine and topiramate extended-release tablets (Qsymia, Vivus Inc.) for chronic weight management when used in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. The drug is indicated for use in obese or...
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OSA Often Undiagnosed in Patients With Diabetes
Primary care providers appear to under-diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with...
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FDA Approves Nucynta for Pain Associated with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has...
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Mortality Rates in Diabetes
Findings from the National Health Interview Survey indicate that the absolute difference in...
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Cholesterol Levels on the Decline
The objective of Healthy People 2010, a nationwide health promotion and disease prevention agenda,...
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How Patients Perceive Prescription Drug Warnings
A study from researchers in the United States suggests that many patients do not pay attention to...
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Quitting Smoking: 10-Year Trends
The CDC analyzed data on smoking cessation among 27,157 United States adults between 2001 and...
Read MoreFDA Approves Lucentis for Diabetic Macular Edema
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, today announced that Lucentis® (ranibizumab injection) was approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME), an eye condition in...
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2012 ADA Annual Scientific Sessions
New research was presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 72nd Scientific Sessions from...
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