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Retinopathy may predict nephropathy, be predicted by nonhealing ulcers

The presence of diabetic retinopathy was associated with the risk of other complications, two recent studies concluded.

Clinicians' communication skills may affect medication refill adherence

Patients with diabetes who rated their clinicians as poor communicators were less likely to refill cardiometabolic medications in a timely manner, a study found.

Intensive lifestyle intervention associated with partial remission of type 2 diabetes

An intensive lifestyle intervention was associated with partial remission of type 2 diabetes when compared with diabetes support and education, according to a new study.

MKSAP Quiz: New-onset heart failure after medication adjustments

This month's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 71-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and new dyspnea on exertion.

ADA recommendations increase blood pressure target to below 140 mm Hg systolic in diabetic patients

A higher maximum systolic blood pressure target for diabetics is one of the most significant changes in the American Diabetes Association's 2013 Standards of Medical Care.

Diabetes risk from statins may be offset by reduction in cardiovascular events

Atorvastatin, 80 mg/d, carries a higher risk of developing diabetes than do lower doses, but only among patients who already have multiple risk factors, a study found.

Recommending eye examinations

All adults with diabetes should undergo an initial comprehensive, dilated eye examination by an ophthalmologist knowledgeable and experienced in diagnosing retinopathy and its management.

Spotlight on screening

New data on who to screen for diabetes and how to screen them were offered by a few studies published in the past month.