For patients with type 2 diabetes, depression is associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality, regardless of previous cardiovascular disease….
Read More »Heart Rate Affected by Nocturnal Hypoglycemia in Type 1’s
Hypoglycemia linked to reduction in low-frequency component of heart rate variability in type 1 diabetes….
Read More »High Fructose Consumption Impairs Liver Function
Obese patients with type 2 diabetes who increased their habitual dietary fructose consumption experienced reduced hepatic adenosine triphosphate concentrations….
Read More »Joslin’s Diabetes Deskbook, 2nd Updated Edition, Excerpt #7: What Is the Best Test to Screen for Pre-Diabetes?
By Richard S. Beaser, M.D., and Richard Jackson, MD Can you name 7 symptoms of diabetes besides the classic symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia as well as weight loss?….
Read More »ADA-EASD Position Statement: Management of Hyperglycemia in T2DM, Part 2 of 4
With this week’s selection of Homerun Slides, we have Part 2 of the ADA-EASD Position Statement on the Management of Hyperglycemia in T2DM, with coverage of Glycemic Targets, Therapeutic Options, and Implementation Strategies.
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Report by Jacqueline Vogt, PharmD Candidate, UF College of Pharmacy More than one-third of adults and approximately 17% of children and adolescents in the U.S. are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey1.
Read More »The EmPower Diabetes Emergency Plan
ACE and Lilly Diabetes have launched the “EmPower Diabetes Emergency Plan” with comprehensive tips to help people with diabetes prepare for emergencies such as natural disasters or even extended power outages. Every patient with diabetes needs to be prepared for the unexpected.
Read More »Accu-Chek-Glooko
Accu-Chek-Glooko Roche Diabetes Care and Glooko, Inc. join forces to provide ACCU-CHEK meter users an easy solution to download their meter readings directly into their Apple iPhone® or iPod touch. The new Glooko IR Adapter connects to the Glooko MeterSync Cable to download blood glucose readings from ACCU-CHEK meters …
Read More »AACE: New Team Approach Improves Diabetes Outcomes and Lowers Medication Costs
An integrated wellness team approach to diabetes care is helping patients lower their prescription costs and improve their condition….
Read More »AACE: Exercise Improves Vascular Reactivity for Pre-diabetic Patients
Pre-diabetic patients who engage in regular aerobic exercise improve their vascular reactivity to nearly normal levels, even if no weight loss is achieved….
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