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The advancement of new technology has it benefits….   The new technology has improved diabetes care greatly. This new device has helped patients achieve their A1c goals and macro/microvascular complications. Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion and continuous glucose monitoring have improved over the years. Even though these new technologies are designed …

A better diet that help control gestational diabetes mellitus… It is found to be beneficial for pregnant women with gestational diabetes to be on a Higher-Complex Carbohydrate/Low-Fat (CHOICE) diet, according to a study published by Diabetes Care. The purpose of this study was to challenge the conventional low-carbohydrate/higher-fat (LC/CONV) diet, …

Reconsidering potential surgical option to treat severe obesity… Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a very common and efficient bariatric procedure used among young patients for weight loss. However, not much information is known about its long-term effects on obesity-related comorbidities. A cohort study using a retrospective analysis of a prospective …

Many people are unaware about the health outcome associated with switching from glargine to detemir… Type 2 diabetes is often managed by antidiabetic oral agents. As the disease progresses, it creates a need for insulin therapy. Insulin has significant impact on patients’ quality of life as well as financial circumstance. …

Study finds affected patients at increased risk of CVD, chronic kidney disease and death… Diabetes patients with lower extremity amputation are more likely to die from other complications such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic kidney disease, and to have more lower extremity amputation (LEA) than other diseases. The purpose …

Direct medical cost estimated to be 2.3 times higher than non-diabetes patients… The healthcare system in the U.S. is very expensive, and it becomes more difficult for patients with chronic diseases to afford good health insurance and manage their health compared to patients with non-chronic diseases. According to this study, …

Women who are unknowingly pregnant and still drinking alcohol may be causing more harm to the fetus than previously thought… A recent study published by the University of Queensland sought to further investigate how alcohol consumption can affect metabolic regulations, including glucose intolerance, in fetal development. While the study was …

Printed self-management materials and medications not enough to provide diabetes control for patients… Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease and requires extensive counseling, coaching, problem-solving and goal-setting discussions to overcome obstacles and show real improvements in health. With many patients being on-the-go, finding interventions that work and are easy …

Scientists still struggling to find exact mechanism responsible for altered TSH levels when taking drug… A recent study was published in Thyroid evaluating 26 healthy adults ages 18 to 50 years old who had no use of levothyroxine or metformin in the prior 3 months. They were looking to see …