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Study prompts more concerns for future seniors with diabetes.

Studies show that half of Chinese adults have an increased risk for prediabetes and diabetes; Tibetan and Muslim Chinese at lowest risk.

Dr. Mark Espeland, PhD is the founding chair of the Department of Biostatistical Sciences at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. In this interview, he discusses his presentation on lifestyle intervention in diabetes, the LOOK AHEAD study.

A 62-year-old man presents with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and albuminuria. His seated BP is 162/104 mm Hg. What's an ideal blood pressure target for this patient? A. 140/90 mm Hg B. 130/80 mm Hg C. 120/70 mm Hg D. 150/80 mm Hg Follow the link to see the right answer.

At what A1c level would you recommend the use of metformin? 1. 5.6% 2. 5.7 – 5.9% 3. 6.0% 4. 6.1 – 6.2% 5. 6.3 – 6.4% 6. 6.5 – 7% Follow the link to share your response.

In this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Espeland discusses the LOOK AHEAD study and its findings, including the impact of lifestyle interventions on healthcare costs, and why exercise and weight loss can reduce cognitive decline, but also increase risk of hypoglycemia.

Dr. Mark Espeland discusses the background of the LOOK AHEAD study, which examines the effects of lifestyle interventions on adults with diabetes.

Dr. Mark Espeland talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed during the ADA 77th Scientific Session in San Diego about the LOOK AHEAD study's major findings, including the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions in reducing healthcare costs.

Dr. Mark Espeland talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed during the ADA 77th Scientific Session in San Diego about the reasons why exercise and weight loss can improve cognitive function.

Dr. Mark Espeland talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed during the ADA 77th Scientific Session in San Diego about the ten-year time period of the LOOK AHEAD study, and what it revealed about the benefit of long-term lifestyle interventions on cognitive health. Dr. Mark Espeland, PhD is the founding …