Resources

Barbara J. Anderson, PhD, CDE and Abigail K. Mansfield Marcaccio, PhD This week’s excerpt answers the following questions:  How do you screen patients for psychological issues at diagnosis of diabetes? When can you use the terms "a touch of sugar" and "borderline diabetes"? How important is it to address misconceptions …

      By Sheri Colberg, PhD     The goal of resistance training is increased muscular fitness, both muscular strength and endurance.

Pro Therapy System  Cupron, Inc. has announced the development of an antifungal sock for patients with diabetes called the Pro Therapy System. Made with copper, the antifungal technology is embedded in the fibers of the sock, and as a result, its effectiveness will not diminish over time. The sock effectively …

Three different types of weight loss interventions were examined for their effects on blood pressure, lipids, glucose, insulin resistance, and inflammation in obese participants….

A few minutes extra of high intensity exercise can have a significant effect on prevention of weight gain….

Eating foods rich in amino and fatty acids may help preserve beta cells for up to two years…. 

Chronic inflammation may be a significant risk factor for both heart disease and diabetes…. 

Diabetes patients are at risk regardless of presence or absence of other risk factors…. 

Pay-for-performance may not be as effective in some ways…. 

Can the use of electronic health records (EHRs) reduce emergency room visits?…