Marriage, acrimonious or not, appears to protect blood sugar levels in seniors, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 10, 2023
The findings underscore the potential for clinical implications when a patient loses a cohabiting relationship later in life, investigators say.
Long-term glycemic control cuts risk for severe COVID-19 with T2DM
Dec 07, 2021
Additionally, use of corticosteroids or combo of metformin and insulin significantly cut intensive care risk
After decade of progress, diabetes control loses steam as first-line therapies go underused
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 11, 2021
Reinvigorating the use of first-line therapies such as statins, metformin, ACE inhibitors or ARB is key to getting care and outcomes back on track, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Friday, April 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 23, 2021
Public health emergency extended until July 20, expected to last through 2021 … Select Rehab to add VirtuSense fall-risk assessment platform to its services … Law limits use of antipsychotic drugs...
Interventions boost glycemic control in older African Americans with cognitive impairment
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 13, 2020
Culturally sensitive diabetes education can lead to improvements in glycemic control for this high-risk population, say investigators.
Starch early each day helps keep glucose levels at bay
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2019
An early, starch-rich breakfast coupled with a low-starch dinner may be the key to better glycemic control, according to a new study.
Personalized approach tames diabetes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2013
An individualized approach to diabetes treatment results in dramatically better results in adults over age 70 with Type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
