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ADA standards call for further tailoring of diabetes care to each patient
Doctors should further individualize care in the treatment of diabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) stated in its 2014 Standards of Medical Care.
Type 2 diabetes in younger women associated with early menopause
Type 2 diabetes is associated with early menopause in women younger than 45 years, a new study found.
Nonsurgical periodontal therapy doesn't appear to help glycemic control
Patients with type 2 diabetes and significant chronic periodontitis derived no glycemic benefit from nonsurgical periodontal therapy, according to a new study.
MKSAP Quiz: type 1 diabetic admitted for hip replacement
This month's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 62-year-old man with a 36-year history of type 1 diabetes mellitus admitted to the hospital for a right hip replacement.
Diuretics, statins increased risk of diabetes in high-risk patients
Starting a diuretic or a statin in patients with impaired glucose tolerance significantly increased their risk of developing diabetes, a new study found.
The Consult Guys talk about hyperglycemia
A new video from the Consult Guys, Geno J. Merli, MD, FACP, and Howard H. Weitz, MD, FACP, addresses inpatient glucose control. “Hyperglycemia: Am I a Control Freak?” was released online Dec. 17, 2013.
Check for diabetes complications
Perform a careful history and physical examination in all patients with hyperglycemia to evaluate for the complications of diabetes.
Spotlight on diabetic eye disease
The prevalence and treatment of diabetes complications affecting the eye were analyzed by multiple studies published in the past month.