The two-step approach for diagnosing GDM is preferred over the single-step approach….
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Reduction in A1c Relates to Decreases in hs-CRP
Poorly controlled type 2 diabetes patients with self-monitoring of blood glucose protocol have been shown to decrease high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels….
Read More »Breastfeeding May Not Reduce Risk of Later Obesity in Children
Recent study finds breastfeeding does not lower risk of obesity….
Read More »Treatment Decreases Chest Pain in Diabetes Patients
Ranolazine is an effective anti-anginal agent shown to be effective in patients with diabetes and can also reduce the use of…
Read More »Vitamin D Supplement Beneficial for CV Health in Diabetic Patients
Daily dose of vitamin D supplement can decrease adverse cardiovascular events as the level of adiponectin….
Read More »Quitting Smoking Benefits Outweigh Those from Gaining Weight
The Framingham Offspring Study published a report showing that the cardiovascular benefits of quitting smoking outweigh the weight-gain associated health risks….
Read More »It’s Not Red Meat, It’s Processed Meats
The consumption of processed meats, such as bacon, sausage, and ham, has been shown to increase mortality….
Read More »PTSD Increases Risk for Developing CVD and Diabetes
Insulin resistance increases with post-traumatic stress disorder….
Read More »Fitness Flow
Skimble, Inc. Android/Free For patients of all abilities this is a fun and easy app which streams a choice of 10+ exercise videos. They can do a new workout each session going at their own pace, learning new exercises and stopping when they want. They can also compete against their …
Read More »Editor’s Note, DCMS #127: Sick-day Rules for Diabetes Patients
It seems that every couple of weeks we are sharing new guidelines for treating problems related to diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and the like. Often times we get a chart and a paragraph, and are left on our own to figure things out. When it comes to sick-day care for diabetes …
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