Prediabetes

Dr. Koh talks about how he sees real opportunity through healthcare reform to address prediabetes screening and prevention issues. He says there is an opportunity to use government as well as other resources to focus on the problem. And he points out that the NIH funded key diabetes prevention studies and is working hard …

Dr. Koh talks about a few ways for medical professionals can get reimbursed for prediabetes programs but explains that there is a lot yet left to do. He discussed how the government is working with the YMCA/YWCA and also that a few insurance companies have come on board as well in terms of …

Howard K. Koh M.D., M.P.H., updates us on the status of prediabetes screening, explaining that prediabetes has its own set of scientific and policy challenges. He also lets us know that screening is possible for people with hypertension and new women’s preventive services including screening for GDM are now available….  

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With the recent release of the AACE’s algorithm for identifying prediabetes, we thought we’d revisit our publisher Steve Freed’s interview with Richard W. Grant, MD, MPH, research scientist at the Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California. Dr. Grant talks candidly about testing for prediabetes and the next steps he takes depending …

Dr. Fonseca emphasizes the importance of identifying those at risk as soon as possible, and then immediately taking steps to prevent the progression of the disease.  More videos with Dr. Fonseca: Vivian Fonseca, MD, President, Medicine & Science, ADA, Introduction What Is the CDC Doing to Prevent Diabetes and Manage …

Dr. Fonseca explains how the ADA funds research studies, disseminates information, and works to educate both clinicians and patients through different media channels. He stresses the importance of educating the public around lifestyle changes as well.  More videos with Dr. Fonseca: Vivian Fonseca, MD, President, Medicine & Science, ADA, Introduction …

Achieving normal glucose regulation even once predicted a lower risk of progression to diabetes for prediabetic patients. The evidence points to working hard at prediabetes to get rewarded both now and later….

Metabolic risk factors, including prediabetes, could be related to neuropathy…. 

Using A1c to catch prediabetes is cost-effective if the threshold for diagnosis is set at 5.7%….