Search results for "Diabetes"
HbA1c levels may overestimate mean glucose in black type 1 diabetes patients, study finds
HbA1c levels may overestimate mean glucose concentration in black people compared to white people, potentially because of differences in hemoglobin glycation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/13/1.htm
13 Jun 2017
ADA issues updated position statement on hypertension and diabetes
The statement updates the ADA's 2003 position statement on this topic and summarizes clinical trials of intensive hypertension treatment strategies.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/29/1.htm
29 Aug 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up examination for diabetes
A 54-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up examination. She has a 22-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated by sensory neuropathy and proliferative retinopathy, for which she has received laser photocoagulation. She also has hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Medications are metformin, glipizide, atorvastatin, and lisinopril, 20 mg/d. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management of this patient's hypertension?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/12/20/3.htm
20 Dec 2016
ACP recommends less intensive glucose control in most cases of type 2 diabetes
Guidance statement authors cited concerns that targeting HbA1c levels below 7% may increase risk for death, weight gain, hypoglycemia, and other adverse effects.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/06/1.htm
6 Mar 2018
Studies highlight limitations, potential alternatives to common risk equations for CVD
Removing race from the pooled cohort risk equations for cardiovascular disease (CVD) did not affect accuracy, according to results of a recent study, while another tested a prediction model based only on sex, age, and routine lab tests.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/12/1.htm
12 Dec 2023
ACP Diabetes Registry offers free PQRS reporting
The first 150 applicants will be able to submit their 2015 Physician Quality Reporting System diabetes data and participate in the Bridges to Excellence Diabetes Recognition Program at no cost.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/15/4.htm
15 Mar 2016
Score may help predict which patients are likely to achieve type 2 diabetes cure after bariatric surgery
After calculating each patient's preoperative DiaRem score, researchers determined the extent of their diabetes remission based on post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery criteria set by the American Diabetes Association. The proportion of patients achieving remission of any duration decreased as DiaRem scores increased.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/26/5.htm
26 Apr 2016
Subjects sought for study of chronic kidney disease in adult type 2 diabetes patients
The National Kidney Foundation is looking for primary care physicians and their patients to participate in a multi-site cross-sectional study to estimate the prevalence of chronic kidney disease in adult type 2 diabetes patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/21/12.htm
21 Jun 2011
Diabetes Collaborative Registry seeks primary care participants
The first 10 practices to sign up for the Diabetes Collaborative Registry will also have the opportunity to earn up to $2,500 for their practices.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/14/5.htm
14 Jul 2015
Weight loss program may improve HbA1c more than typical diabetes nutrition counseling, study finds
The study, funded by a grant from Weight Watchers International, randomly assigned adults with type 2 diabetes to the weight loss program plus diabetes education or diabetes-specific nutritional counseling plus written follow-up.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/08/1.htm
8 Nov 2016