After disaster, mortality risk spikes 40% for seniors with diabetes
In counties that were directly impacted by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, older adults with diabetes took a big hit to their health.
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Overtreatment lands thousands of U.S. diabetes patients in the hospital
Too many older, clinically complex patients with diabetes end up in U.S. emergency rooms due to overtreatment, according to a Mayo Clinic study published this month.
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Millions of diabetes patients overlook Medicare’s nutrition benefits
Millions of people with diabetes or kidney disease are eligible for nutrition counseling, but few make use of it, according to a new report by KHN.
Popular osteoarthritis drug tied to high risk of low blood sugar events
Residents who take Tramadol for pain may be at high risk of hypoglycemia, an analysis of adverse incidents has found.
New diabetes drug reduces cardiovascular deaths in trial
A new drug has significantly reduced cardiovascular deaths and slowed the progression of heart failure in patients with and without type 2 diabetes.
Extreme heat events tied to same-day hospitalization, death in kidney dialysis patients
Extreme heat is tied to a high risk of same-day hospital admission and death in people with end-stage renal disease, a new study has found.
Diabetes dangers in LTC can be reduced by better self-management education
Dangerous hypoglycemic events in long-term care settings can be reduced with diabetes self-management education and support.
Frequent feedback makes big dent in deadly diabetes outcomes
Deadly outcomes are less likely when patients with diabetes have lifestyle counseling at least once a month, a large new study has found.
5 updated risk factors for heart disease, diabetes detection
To detect diabetes and heart disease early on, clinicians should focus on five key risk factors, according to a guideline released this week.
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