It has been known for so long that optimal glycemic control in type 1 diabetes can decrease the risk of micro and macrovascular complications, but why is the risk still high despite intensive glycemic control?
Read More »Yearly Archives: 2019
Rotavirus Vaccination A Practical Measure to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes
If environmental factors such as enteroviruses can trigger beta-cell autoimmunity, then is it possible that a vaccine can reduce the likelihood of developing type 1 diabetes?
Read More »Food Insecurity Associated With Increased Insulin Resistance
Food insecurity also tied to measures of inflammation and stress in patients with diabetes
Read More »Treating Depression May Reduce Mortality in Diabetes Patients
Mortality risk lower in patients with diabetes and depression who received antidepressants
Read More »July 6, 2019
I recently gave up my cable TV and DVR, and in order to get network channels I put a paper-thin HD antenna on my window to get them for free. The downside is that I sometimes have to watch commercials. I know that January is when all the fitness experts …
Read More »The ASCEND Study – Aspirin for Prevention of Cardiovascular Events
The study findings demonstrate a balance between cardiovascular protection and major bleeding.
Read More »The Risks of Cognitive Impairment in Our Elderly Patients with Diabetes
How does diabetes affect the risk of developing late-life mild cognitive impairment or dementia?
Read More »Cardiovascular Benefits of Oral GLP-1RA in High-Risk Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Results from the recently published PIONEER trial series demonstrate the overall diabetic benefits of oral semaglutide, a novel GLP-1 receptor agonist.
Read More »Debunking Some Physical Activity and Training Myths
How often have you heard things about physical activity and exercise training that you thought sounded correct, but found out later they were totally wrong? If you hang out at a gym or even talk with training coaches, you’ll hear about everything, including contradictory statements about how to be active the right way. Should you work out in a “fat burning” range? Is weight training going to make you bulk up? Will your muscles turn to fat if you stop working out? Do you need to eat a lot more protein to get bigger muscles? Confused? Here is the truth about some of the more common myths you’ll hear about being active.
Read More »Neurofilament Light Chain Levels Predict Stroke Risk in Diabetes
Adding NfL to predictive score, including race and Framingham Stroke Risk Score, ups C-statistic
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