Mistrust can exact a high toll. Being overly cautious or dismissive in relating to people, researchers are learning, may shorten the lives of people with diabetes.

Primary care physicians agree they have a role in addressing obesity, but say they do not have the right weight management resources. Obese or heavier adults take responsibility for weight loss, but adults who need to lose weight may lack information about effective weight loss methods and strategies. 

More than 7% of American boys and 5% of American girls are extremely obese, according to a new study. “Children who are extremely obese may continue to be extremely obese as adults, and all the health problems associated with obesity are in these children’s futures.”

Among women consuming a usual diet, physical activity was associated with less weight gain over 13 years only among women of normal weight, according to a study. The researchers also found that women successful in maintaining normal weight averaged approximately 60 minutes a day of moderate-intensity activity throughout the study.

Several effective treatments are available for painful diabetic neuropathy. The current study provides important insight into treatment choice by comparing two effective medications in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy. The results of this trial should help physicians tailor the best therapy for individual patients.

Vitamin D is quickly becoming the “go-to” remedy for treating a wide range of illnesses, from osteoporosis to atherosclerosis. However, new evidence from a Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, study suggests that supplementing vitamin D in those with low levels may have different effects based on patient …

Thanks to all of you who stopped and visited with us at our booth at the APhA annual meeting in Washington last week. Many of you were very focused on learning more about diabetes care and how you could work with other clinicians to help manage patients. As I wandered …

FDA Delays Mannkind Diabetes Inhaled Insulin Approval: The FDA has delayed the approval of an inhaled insulin drug and device from MannKind. The FDA asked MannKind to provide updated data on the safety and efficacy of its Afrezza device and additional information about the inhaler used to deliver the insulin …

News from the British Endocrine Society meeting  MANCHESTER, England — Topical testosterone replacement reduced insulin resistance and glycated hemoglobin in men who were deficient in the hormone and at risk for, or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, researchers reported here.

EA SPORTS Active More Workouts for Wii If you or your patients have a Wii and are thinking about getting a wiifit you may want to look at this. This collection of fitness activities takes place on a beautiful island and is designed so that your down time between exercises …