Search results for "Diabetes"
Intensive blood pressure targets didn't reduce mortality in type 2 diabetes
Intensive hypertension treatment slightly reduced the risk of stroke in type 2 diabetics, but had no effect on mortality or myocardial infarction, a new review found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/14/6.htm
14 Aug 2012
Updated warnings on fluoroquinolones, new diabetes drug
This column reviews a warning on fluoroquinolones with a risk of disabling and potentially permanent side effects, as well as approval of an injection to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2016
New trials provide data to improve medication management in hypertension
A U.K. study compared morning versus evening dosing of antihypertensive drugs, a U.S. study looked at optimal dosing in patients with proteinuria, and a trial in Spain tested self-titration in patients with poorly controlled hypertension.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/18/6.htm
18 Oct 2022
Basal insulin for beginners
It can be tough to start and titrate basal insulin in a patient with type 2 diabetes because of the many options available, but a key number can measure the difference between a patient's bedtime and morning blood glucose values to ease the way.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/basal-insulin-for-beginners.htm
1 May 2022
MKSAP Quiz: type 2 diabetes with a draining chronic foot ulcer
A 75-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus is evaluated in the emergency department for a draining chronic ulcer on the left foot, erythema, and fever. This week's MKSAP Quiz asks readers to determine appropriate management.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/21/3.htm
21 Jun 2011
Individualize behavioral counseling in those without CVD risk factors, USPSTF says
In an update consistent with its 2017 recommendation, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that clinicians individualize the use of behavioral counseling interventions to promote a healthy diet and physical activity in adults without risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/02/4.htm
2 Aug 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Type 2 diabetes management
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https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/3.htm
14 Dec 2010
Targeting social needs may help improve type 2 diabetes outcomes, review finds
A systematic review found that HbA1c levels were improved significantly by food supplementation with referral and diabetes support, financial incentives with education and skills training, housing relocation with counseling support, and the integration of nonmedical interventions into medical care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/07/05/3.htm
5 Jul 2022
System-wide changes improve diabetes care
To improve metrics of diabetes care, 4 employed primary care practices at a health system in Texas worked to systematically improve HbA1c testing and started a “Saving Toes” campaign.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/09/success.htm
1 Sep 2016
Decision support intervention for clinicians helped decrease low-value care
A tool to increase clinicians' attention to the possible harms of overtreatment among older adults, among other aims, was associated with a greater decline in prostate-specific antigen testing, unspecified urine testing, and diabetes overtreatment compared with an education-only approach.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/06/4.htm
6 Feb 2024