Is it true that individuals paying for diabetes care and management using fee-for-service clinics may have better outcomes in their glucose levels?
Read More »Monthly Archives: February 2019
Why Suggest A Low Carb Diet for Your Patients?
People with diabetes can benefit from a lower portion of carbohydrates in their diet, but this adjustment may lead to other risks.
Read More »Prolonged Sitting Can Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?
Can sitting for just 3 hours non-stop at one time hurt the heart?
Read More »Can Green Tea Increase The Risk For Type 2 Diabetes?
People consistently drinking green tea may not be getting all the benefits as hoped.
Read More »Cardio Risk Reduction
Based on a meta-analysis of cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes studies, the findings suggest that a 15% relative risk reduction in nonfatal myocardial infarcts is associated with an A1c reduction of approximately:
A. .50%
B. 1.0%
C. 1.5%
D. 2.0%
Follow the link for the answer.
Read More »Type 2 Referrals
Do you refer adult patients for T2D prevention? Follow the link to see how you compare to your colleagues.
Read More »Most Americans Concerned About Weight, Link to Heart Health
But many do not stick with weight-loss plans or talk with doctors about losing weight
Read More »T2DM Initially Remits in Majority Who Undergo Gastric Bypass
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass linked to significantly lower risk for microvascular complications
Read More »Type 2 Diabetes Risk Up With PCOS Regardless of BMI
PCOS one of most influential predictors of T2DM after adjustment for BMI, education, family history
Read More »Gastric Bypass May Aid Muscle Strength, Physical Performance
However, lean mass and absolute grip strength decline after surgery
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