type 2 diabetes

Diabetes Alert Day: Take it. Share it.

Diabetes Alert Day: Take it. Share it. | Medical Blog

March 26, 2013

On March, 26, 2013, the American Diabetes Association will be encouraging the public to take the Diabetes Risk Test, as well as to share the test with everyone they care about – friends, family members, and colleagues. With each person that takes the test and knows their risk, the Association is that much closer to stopping diabetes.…

Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Care

Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Care | Feature

November 27, 2012

Creating effective processes for the transition in care from pediatric to adult providers will help optimize well-being and health in emerging young adults with diabetes.

The Effect of Slightly Elevated Albumin | News Brief

November 19, 2012

Any degree of measurable albuminuria appears to bear significant cardiovascular risk among normoalbuminuric patients with type 2 diabetes, according to results of a small study. Albuminuria levels of 1 to 2 μg/min were significantly associated with increased risk when compared with albuminuria less than 1 μg/min.…

For the Elderly, CMV Ups Risk for Type 2 Diabetes | News Brief

Among elderly patients, cytomegalovirus (CMV) appears to be significantly associated with various indicators of glucose regulation. A small European analysis found that elderly patients with CMV were more likely to have type 2 diabetes than those without CMV (17.2% vs 7.9%) and had higher A1C and non-fasting glucose levels.…

New Guidelines for Managing Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes

New Guidelines for Managing Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes | Feature

The American Diabetes Association and European Association for the Study of Diabetes issued a joint position statement that emphasizes patient-specific treatment of hyperglycemia in people living with type 2 diabetes.

Managing Common Diabetes Comorbidities: Going Beyond Standard Care

Managing Common Diabetes Comorbidities: Going Beyond Standard Care | Feature

November 13, 2012

Patients with diabetes can have comorbidities that go beyond obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, which should be considered throughout patient management to optimize outcomes.

Addressing Treatment Burden in Diabetes

Addressing Treatment Burden in Diabetes | Opinion Article

November 8, 2012

Patients with diabetes routinely discuss their burden of treatment with clinicians, but often with no effect. Access to care appears to be addressed, but administration and monitoring are largely unaddressed.

For the Elderly, CMV Ups Risk for Type 2 Diabetes | News Brief

November 6, 2012

Among elderly patients, cytomegalovirus (CMV) appears to be significantly associated with various indicators of glucose regulation. A small European analysis found that elderly patients with CMV were more likely to have type 2 diabetes than those without CMV (17.2% vs 7.9%) and had higher A1C and non-fasting glucose levels.…

The Effect of Slightly Elevated Albumin | News Brief

Any degree of measurable albuminuria appears to bear significant cardiovascular risk among normoalbuminuric patients with type 2 diabetes, according to results of a small study. Albuminuria levels of 1 to 2 μg/min were significantly associated with increased risk when compared with albuminuria less than 1 μg/min.…

A New Program for Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Patients

A New Program for Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Patients | Feature

October 16, 2012

The American Diabetes Association has unveiled new tools and resources to help patients who are newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to empower patients with knowledge and improve how the disease is managed.

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