Search results for "From ACP Internist"
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
Prediabetes and artificial pancreas devices
The July/August issue of ACP Internist includes articles on prediabetes and next-generation insulin pumps.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2017/07/14/7.htm
14 Jul 2017
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
Analysis finds several treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy more effective than placebo
A large meta-analysis recently compared the effectiveness of pharmacological treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2014/11/14/5.htm
14 Nov 2014
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
Diabetes Collaborative Registry seeks primary care participants
ACP has partnered with the American College of Cardiology to participate in the Diabetes Collaborative Registry, a national clinical diabetes registry and interdisciplinary collaboration designed to assess and improve the quality of a practice's diabetes care for free.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2015/08/14/8.htm
14 Aug 2015
Treatment pathways compared for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Amitriptyline supplemented with pregabalin, pregabalin supplemented with amitriptyline, and duloxetine supplemented with pregabalin were similarly effective for controlling pain, a recent study found.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2022/09/16/7.htm
16 Sep 2022
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
No additional benefit seen for self-monitored blood glucose with community health worker support
In a small trial, patients with insulin-treated diabetes were randomly assigned to usual care, a lottery incentive for daily self-monitored blood glucose, or the lottery plus support from a community health worker if needed.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2022/06/10/6.htm
10 Jun 2022
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