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CGM decreased HbA1c levels, hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes
Two industry-supported studies of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) found encouraging results in patients with type 2 diabetes, leading editorialists to call for broadened access to the technology in this population, particularly in primary care.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2021/06/11/6.htm
11 Jun 2021
Type of insulin may affect hypoglycemia rates in older adults with type 2 diabetes, study finds
The risk of hospital visits for hypoglycemia was lower with long-acting insulin analogs versus neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin in a retrospective study of Medicare patients.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2021/03/12/8.htm
12 Mar 2021
Antidepressants associated with decreased mortality rates in patients with diabetes and depression
A retrospective cohort study in Taiwan found that antidepressant use was associated with a significantly reduced risk for death, and after adjustment, total mortality decreased as total cumulative antidepressant dose increased.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2019/07/12/7.htm
12 Jul 2019
Tailoring diabetes screening by race, ethnicity may lead to earlier diagnosis
Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to determine the body mass index and age thresholds for diabetes screening in major racial/ethnic minority populations.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2022/05/13/8.htm
13 May 2022
Score may help predict which patients are likely to achieve type 2 diabetes cure after bariatric surgery
DiaRem, a weighted score ranging from 0 to 22 points, is based on age, insulin dependence, diabetes medication use, and HbA1c level.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2016/05/13/6.htm
13 May 2016
Study suggests less frequent retinopathy screening in low-risk patients with type 1 diabetes
Researchers modeled the effects of individualizing screening based on current retinal status and mean glycated hemoglobin level, finding that the overall number of exams could be reduced.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2017/05/12/8.htm
12 May 2017
Primary care-based weight-loss program led to remission of type 2 diabetes
At the end of 12 months, 36 intervention participants lost 15 kg or more, compared to no participants in the control group, and diabetes remission was associated with the amount of weight lost.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2018/01/12/11.htm
12 Jan 2018
ADA issues updated position statement on hypertension and diabetes
The statement updates the American Diabetes Association's 2003 position statement on this topic and summarizes clinical trials of intensive hypertension treatment strategies.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2017/09/08/7.htm
8 Sep 2017
Physician volume linked to diabetes care quality, study finds
The researchers found that higher ambulatory volume overall was associated with lower rates of appropriate eye exams, HbA1c testing, and LDL cholesterol testing, but higher diabetes-specific volume was associated with better care according to quality indicators.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2017/01/13/7.htm
13 Jan 2017
Low-, high-intensity workouts appear to reduce waist circumference
Patients at risk for diabetes or heart disease may want to choose their workout intensity based on health goals, according to a study.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2015/03/13/8.htm
13 Mar 2015