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Review: In patients with type 2 diabetes who fast, sitagliptin reduces hypoglycemia more than sulfonylurea
Patients who took sitagliptin were significantly less likely to have hypoglycemia during Ramadan, according to a systematic review.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2015/11/13/6.htm
13 Nov 2015
Collaboration between generalists, subspecialists can improve glycemic control
A “virtual clinic” model involving consultations between diabetes subspecialists and primary care physicians was associated with glycemic improvements in treated patients and controls from the same practices, a British study found.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2015/12/11/3.htm
11 Dec 2015
Spotlight on gender differences
The differences in outcomes between men and women with diabetes were the focus of a scientific statement from the American Heart Association and a study from Diabetologia, both published this month.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2015/12/11/8.htm
11 Dec 2015
Rosiglitazone REMS ends, new insulin approved
The FDA has determined that the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy is no longer necessary to ensure that the benefits of rosiglitazone-containing drugs outweigh their risks.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2016/01/08/6.htm
8 Jan 2016
In high-risk pregnant women, an individualized lifestyle intervention reduced gestational diabetes mellitus
The intervention in the Finnish study targeted women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus or a body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or greater.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2016/01/08/5.htm
8 Jan 2016
New risk score for CVD may be easier to use than existing scores in patients with diabetes
Researchers used data from the ADVANCE-ON study to develop the AD-ON risk score, a 10-year risk score for the combined endpoint of major cardiovascular disease (CVD) or chronic kidney disease.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2016/02/12/3.htm
12 Feb 2016
Spotlight on guidelines
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American College of Endocrinology updated their algorithm for treatment of type 2 diabetes, while the American Diabetes Association released a position statement on management of diabetes in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2016/02/12/7.htm
12 Feb 2016
Clinical practice guideline presents multidisciplinary approach to diabetes foot care
The guideline addresses prevention of diabetic foot ulceration, off-loading of diabetic foot ulcers, diagnosis of osteomyelitis, wound care, and peripheral arterial disease.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2016/03/11/1.htm
11 Mar 2016
MKSAP quiz: History of diabetic ketoacidosis
This month's case asks readers to evaluate a 44-year-old man diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 6 months ago after being admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2016/04/08/4.htm
8 Apr 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