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Managing Cognitive Decline in Older Adults With Diabetes

Managing Cognitive Decline in Older Adults With Diabetes | Feature

Older diabetic patients who have cognitive dysfunction should receive adjusted care that involves simplified treatment regimens and frequent surveillance.

New Guidelines for Glucose Testing

New Guidelines for Glucose Testing | Feature

A clinical practice guideline from the Endocrine Society recommends that all non-critically ill inpatients be tested for elevated blood glucose levels in an effort to identify individuals with diabetes earlier in the course of the disease.

Structuring Behavioral Interventions for Diabetes

Structuring Behavioral Interventions for Diabetes | Feature

Using a structured approach to treat diabetes can enhance the likelihood of achieving specific goals and following recommendations for self care.

2012 ADA Annual Scientific Sessions

2012 ADA Annual Scientific Sessions | Conference Coverage

New research was presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 72nd Scientific Sessions from June 8-12, 2012 in Philadelphia. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the conference

Heart & Cancer Risks With Insulin

The Particulars: Previous research suggests that there may be an association between insulin use and an increased risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and several types of cancer.…

Glucose Intensification in Diabetes & AMI | News Brief

An investigation of patients with diabetes who were hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) suggests that few undergo glucose therapy intensification (GTI) at discharge. The research team added that long-term glucose control appears to be poor among patients with diabetes who suffer an AMI.…

Controlling Glucose in Diabetes Patients With AMI | News Brief

An investigation of patients with diabetes who were hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) suggests that few undergo glucose therapy intensification (GTI) at discharge. The research team added that long-term glucose control appears to be poor among patients with diabetes who suffer an AMI.…

Controlling Glucose: Mobile Apps to the Rescue

Controlling Glucose: Mobile Apps to the Rescue | Opinion Article

A diabetes coaching system for patients with type 2 diabetes uses mobile apps and web portals to promote self-management of blood glucose.

Preventive Care for Diabetes Low in Safety Net Patients | News Brief

Researchers in Oregon have found that adults with diabetes who receive care at safety net clinics appear to need greater access to primary care and continuous insurance. When compared with patients who had continuous insurance coverage, those with partial or no coverage were less likely to receive most preventive services, including influenza vaccination and screenings for lipids, nephropathy, and A1C.…

Testing for Diabetes in Asymptomatic Patients

Testing for Diabetes in Asymptomatic Patients | Feature

The movement toward screening for diabetes in people without symptoms has become increasingly important because of the growing number of cases of undiagnosed diabetes and prediabetes. This Physician’s Weekly feature was completed in cooperation with the experts at the American Diabetes Association.

Protecting Against CVD in Type 2 Diabetes | Feature

This Physician’s Weekly feature on protecting against CVD in patients with type 2 diabetes was completed in cooperation with the experts at the American Diabetes Association.

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