"At this meeting, we are examining a concept called shared medical appointments, which are frequently referred to as “SMAs.” SMAs are being adopted by physicians with medical groups and other health care organizations as a way to improve patient outcomes…"
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Pearl Insulin Pump Asante Solutions, Inc., has received European approval for the small and sleek Pearl Insulin Pump. It is the only pump that uses a pre-filled 300-unit insulin cartridge. That’s right — no more reservoir filling or handling syringes to fill the pump. No battling pesky air bubbles from filling …
Read More »Half of U.S. Adults Could Have Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by 2030
The European Association for the Study of the Liver researchers who conducted the study projected that unless something is done to curb rising diabetes and obesity rates….
Read More »Caffeine and Carbs Don’t Mix
Caffeine may contribute to Type 2 diabetes, U.S. researchers say, citing a study that challenges previous research that caffeine helps prevent diabetes.…
Read More »Prednisolone-Induced Hyperglycemia Most Prominent Later in the Day
Hyperglycemia caused by prednisolone use occurs primarily in the afternoon and evening, and this is when treatment for the hyperglycemia should be carried out.…
Read More »Use of Three Markers for Kidney Disease Can Help Predict Risk of Kidney Failure, Death
Combining the CKD markers of creatinine-based estimated glomerular filtration rate and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio with the biomarker cystatin C was associated with improved prediction of end-stage kidney disease and all-cause death.…
Read More »Some Diabetes Drugs Are Better than Others According to New Study
New research suggests that several commonly prescribed drugs for Type 2 diabetes may not be as effective at preventing death and cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and stroke, as the oral anti-diabetic drug, metformin.…
Read More »Intense Exercise an Efficient Way to Improve Cardiovascular Risk
Brief, intensive exercise is an effective way to lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in adolescents.…
Read More »AACE Releases New Clinical Practice Guidelines for Developing a Diabetes Comprehensive Care Plan
The AACE released new medical guidelines for developing comprehensive care plans for the management of diabetes.…
Read More »Sleeping Difficulties Increase Risk of Eye Disease in People with Diabetes
People with Type 2 diabetes who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are more at risk of losing their sight due to severe retinopathy, as well as foot problems and possible amputation because of neuropathy.…
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