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For older patients with Type 2 diabetes, target hemoglobin A1c levels less than 6.0% are associated with increased mortality risk, and outcomes are best among those with intermediate levels of control.…

Diet and exercise are the cornerstone of treatment for patients with elevated triglyceride levels, according to a new scientific statement from the AHA.…

A third of children with Type 1 diabetes have signs of other immune system disorders when they get diagnosed with diabetes….

Edited by Trisha Dunning AM, RN, MEd, PhD, CDE, FRCNA and Glenn Ward MBBS, BSc, DPhil (Oxon), FRACP, FRCPath The aims of the book are to: (1) address commonly encountered diabetes management problems; (2) develop comprehensive responses from a range of relevant health professionals who suggest management approaches relevant to …

"First, we will take a look at what in today’s practice environment is stimulating a great deal of interest in the shared medical appointment concept. Next, we will provide an overview of shared medical appointments — patients suitable for them, privacy issues, and SMA benefits"….

The national tab for prescription drugs last year grew at the second-slowest pace ever measured by a prominent health data firm.

Worried about how many calories you are going to consume in that slice of pizza, chocolate cake or bag of fries? A new iPhone application may help. After taking a picture of the meal with the phone, the app gives a calorie read-out almost instantly. Within seconds of taking a picture …

Diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased risk of major CHD events and all-cause mortality when compared with individuals without diabetes, but only early-onset diabetes appears to be an equivalent CHD risk factor.…

The “artificial pancreas” can improve overnight blood sugar control while keeping hypoglycemia at bay, even after a big meal and a glass of wine….

Physicians who qualify can earn up to almost $64,000 under Medicare over 6 years if they demonstrate meaningful use of an EHR system. Plus, physicians still using paper charts in 2015 will get docked.…