New AACE/ACE Diabetes Guidelines Go Beyond Glycemic Control
The new AACE clinical practice guidelines for diabetes and updated diabetes algorithm advocate a comprehensive approach to managing diabetes.
All articles by John Schieszer, MA
Exercise Response Different in Heart Failure Patients With Diabetes
Heart failure patients with diabetes had smaller increases in peak VO2 and lower adherence to exercise training than those without diabetes.
Can Diabetes Damage the Brain?
Prolonged exposure to hyperglycemia may have measurable effects on the brain that make patients with diabetes more prone to developing dementia or cognitive impairment.
PEGASUS-TIMI 54: Ticagrelor May Reduce Risk for Future CV Events After MI
Adding ticagrelor to aspirin as long-term therapy after myocardial infarction may significantly reduce the rate of CV death, myocardial infarction or stroke.
Worksite Intervention Program Yielded Cardiometabolic Improvements
An intensive behavioral modification delivered to employees in a health care setting resulted in weight loss and improved BP control and HbA1c levels.
New Analysis Supports 2013 ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guidelines
Recently presented data support the 20113 ACC/AHA guidelines on recommendations for cholesterol evaluation and treatment.
Metabolic Dyslipidemia Associated With Increased CHD Risk in Diabetes
An increasingly sedentary lifestyle has been linked to coronary calcification, regardless of exercise or traditional risk factors.
Medication Adherence Low in Diabetes
Many patients with diabetes may not be adhering to medication regimens and are therefore experiencing higher rates of cardiac events.
Health Benefits of Mediterranean Diet Potentially Overstated
The quantity and quality of available evidence may not be strong enough to support widespread recommendation of the Mediterranean diet.
OSLER: Evolocumab May Lower LDL Cholesterol in Long Term
The PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab appears to be safe and effective for reducing LDL cholesterol in older patients.
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