A new analysis of continuous glucose monitoring suggests that the current A1c and glucose level recommendations for patients with diabetes are not in sync….
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Overweight and Obese Diabetes Patients More Likely to Get Recommended Screenings
BMI not a barrier for recommended screenings and exams in overweight and obese diabetes patients….
Read More »Do Dietitians Have an Impact on Weight Change in Patients Starting Insulin Detemir?
Dietary interventions’s impact on HbA1c and hypoglycemia also assessed….
Read More »How Does Transfer from Pediatric to Adult Health Care Affect Diabetes Outcomes?
Glycemic control, diabetes care visit attendance, and acute diabetes-related complications assessed….
Read More »Effectiveness of Metformin in Protection against Bladder Cancer
Researchers looked at whether exposure to metformin is associated with a decreased risk of bladder cancer….
Read More »Type 2 Diabetes Association with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Glycemic Control
How rapid eye movement sleep in OSA patients affects type 2 diabetic patients….
Read More »Can Cars and TV Ownership Cause Obesity and Diabetes?
Owning a TV was associated with a 39% greater risk of obesity and a 33% increased risk of diabetes on average…
Read More »Vast Array of New Diabetes-Related Medications Under Development
Trade group announces 180 diabetes medicines currently in development…. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has announced that biopharmaceutical research companies are currently developing 180 new medicines aimed to help those affected by diabetes. Of these drugs in development, 128 of them are indicated for diabetes and 52 …
Read More »Letter from the Editor #718
This week I saw patients in a couple of offices and whenever the men were over 60 and had either loss of muscle or increased fat, my first thought was to get a testosterone level to find out if they were low. This got me thinking about why we make …
Read More »Carb Counting with Lenny App for Children
Medtronic. iOS/Android Free For your youngest patients, Lenny the Lion can help with some difficult concepts. Carbohydrate counting is an essential skill for managing diabetes that can allow children with diabetes to eat a variety of foods just like their non-diabetic friends. Carb counting can increase their sense of control …
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