Search results for "Education"
Spotlight on diabetes and memory
One recent study found that many patients with diabetes frequently forget to take their medications, while another analyzed the association between diabetes and brain volume and cognitive performance among older people.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2019/01/11/5.htm
11 Jan 2019
Updated ACP Practice Advisor® module on diabetes now available
The module offers resources for clinicians to help identify key practice-level interventions to optimize the delivery of care, motivate patients to improve their self-management skills, and help practices deliver optimal diabetes care.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2018/07/13/7.htm
13 Jul 2018
Spotlight on hypoglycemia
Two recent studies looked at the incidence of hypoglycemia among patients with diabetes around the world, while another offered an intervention to reduce hypoglycemia in patients with impaired awareness of it.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2018/05/11/5.htm
11 May 2018
Spotlight on depression in diabetes
Recent studies analyzed depression in diabetes, including associated causes of death, the potential benefits of peer support and a plant-based diet, and strategies for screening and treatment.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2018/11/09/5.htm
9 Nov 2018
Diabetes groups update standards for self-management
The 2017 revision from the American Diabetes Association and the American Association of Diabetes Educators offers recommendations on both diabetes self-management support and education.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2017/08/11/1.htm
11 Aug 2017
Closed-loop systems may improve inpatient glycemic control over subcutaneous insulin delivery
Inpatients with type 2 diabetes who received automated closed-loop delivery of insulin spent more time in the target blood glucose range than those who received insulin subcutaneously, with no difference in rates of hypoglycemia.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2018/07/13/9.htm
13 Jul 2018
In high-risk T1DM, real-time continuous glucose monitoring vs self-monitoring reduced hypoglycemic events
The study provides compelling evidence for clinicians to recommend real-time continuous glucose monitoring to their patients at high risk for severe hypoglycemia, the ACP Journal Club commentary said.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2018/06/08/7.htm
8 Jun 2018
Weight loss program may improve HbA1c more than typical diabetes nutrition counseling, study finds
Patients participating in Weight Watchers program supplemented with diabetes education lost more weight than a control group by 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of follow-up.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2016/11/11/8.htm
11 Nov 2016
Practice transformation resource for diabetes care updated
The National Diabetes Education Program has updated its online resource Practice Transformation for Physicians and Health Care Teams.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2016/06/10/6.htm
10 Jun 2016
Screening tool identifies high-risk drivers with type 1 diabetes and website helps to avoid future accidents
Significant independent predictors of risk for driving mishaps included annual driving distance and presence of peripheral neuropathy. Researchers developed an 11-item questionnaire to further refine risk prediction.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2017/05/12/3.htm
12 May 2017