That there is a close link between long-term conditions and psychological functioning is to state the obvious. But the complexity of the relationship, especially in a condition that spans a lifetime, such as diabetes, has only relatively recently been explored.

When we have insulin-using diabetes patients, we sometimes fall into the trap of thinking the patient knows as much as we do and has become an expert in their own care. This usually leads to problems that appear to be severe, but can be broken down into simple solutions. With …

There are many studies going on looking at the side effects of medications for every disease state. Most of these occur after the drugs are on the market and more people are using them. One of the problems that can occur in these postmarking studies is the lack of good controls …

Findings suggest that helping patients respond effectively to eating disorder symptoms might decrease insulin restriction.

Studies suggest therapy insufficient for treatment of hypothyroidism.

T2 patients had higher lactate levels and score higher on Rating of Perceived Exertion scale.

Higher glucose levels associated with odds of tetralogy of Fallot and serum glucose.

Severity of obesity associated with higher value of low HDL cholesterol level, high blood pressure and hemoglobin A1C levels.

This is an update from a 2008 recommendation that only mentioned hypertension.

A meta-analysis reveals that the risk is present for most surgeries.