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USPSTF researchers find that screening for diabetes did not improve mortality rates after 10 years of follow-up but treatment of IFG or IGT was associated with delayed progression to type 2 diabetes….

Two-year study finds markedly increased C-reactive protein compared to those living in lower traffic areas… Individuals taking oral diabetes medications did not experience increases in CRP concentration. The study builds on the research team’s previous work suggesting that oral diabetes medications may provide a protective effect against inflammation for people …

Should initial pharmacotherapy target basal glucose (BG) or postprandial glucose (PPG)?…

Diet satiety improved (with less boredom), no significant change detected in HDL… Eggs have been shown to improve satiety and increase circulating HDL. They contain nutrients that may reduce the risk of T2D and CVD. Current guidelines regarding egg consumption and dietary cholesterol intake differ among countries: Australia recommends a …

The lower the level of sedentary time, the lower the risk of developing diabetes… Sedentary behavior such as watching TV, using the computer, and sitting during commuting and working are potential risk factor for diabetes. Previous studies have used lifestyle interventions such as weight loss, dietary changes, and physical activity, …

Risks shown to increase for middle-aged patients as BMI decreases…

Greater supply, mail order pharmacy use, lower copays, lower out-of-pocket expense shown effective…. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses a STAR program to monitor the quality of care in Medicare Advantage health plans. Researchers from Kaiser Permanente examined the relationship between those STAR medication adherence metrics and …

Major vascular disease is correlated with low TBI, not ABI…

Patient interaction with doctors via social media found as effective as regular visits…

DR prevalence of DR higher in T1s; T2s have the major burden…. One of the microvascular complications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes is diabetic retinopathy (DR), which can cause blindness and low vision in this patient population along with other age-related eyes condition. Many screening programs have been …