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Specifically, perceived support of family members significantly tied to less distress among low-income patients

Prevalence of any current tobacco product use up for men; adults aged ≤65 years; lesbian, gay, bisexual adults

High-risk individuals making modest changes in weight, physical activity had lower odds of progressing to type 2 diabetes

Recommendations and practice points relate to comprehensive care needs, glycemic monitoring, lifestyle interventions

Authors say insurance barrier poses risks to safety, health, and well-being

Potential years of life lost per death highest for deaths due to cancers of testis, bones/joints, other endocrine sites

About one in four meet combined goals of management of blood glucose, BP, non-HDL-C, avoiding smoking

Automated detection of impending clinical deterioration linked to lower mortality within 30 days after an alert

Nicotine e-cigarettes added to counseling improved abstinence at 12 weeks, but not at 24 weeks

Early results of clinical trial show high rate of responders who achieved ≥50 percent pain relief