Managing Type 2 Diabetes: The Impact of Secure Patient-Provider Messaging
Secure messaging presents an opportunity for patients and healthcare providers to collaborate on self-management issues like glycemic control, diet, and exercise.
Type 2 Diabetes
TYPE 2 DIABETES
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In-Hospital Tramadol Use Increases Hypoglycemia Risk in T1D, T2D
Results indicate that blood glucose monitoring should be conducted in hospitalized patients with diabetes. -
Type 2 Diabetes and Antidepressant Drug Use: Is There a Causal Link?
Updated meta-analysis confirms the association between antidepressant drug (AD) use and incident diabetes. Future studies should be aimed at evaluating the effect of single AD on the risk of developing T2D. -
Addressing Psychological Insulin Resistance in Patients With Diabetes
Learn about strategies to reduce a patient’s reluctance to initiate insulin therapy, a phenomenon called psychological insulin resistance.
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Dapagliflozin Fast-Tracked for Heart Failure After Acute MI
The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to dapagliflozin (Farxiga; AstraZeneca) to reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure or cardiovascular (CV) death in adults following an acute myocardial infarction.
Low HbA1c, BMI Associated With Increased Risk for Fracture in T2D
Low hemoglobin A1c and low body mass index are associated with higher risk for bone fracture in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Higher Vitamin C, Carotenoid Intake May Lower Risk for T2D
Higher intakes of vitamin C and carotenoids, as well as total whole grains, are associated with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes.
FDA: Several Companies Recall Metformin ER Over NDMA Concerns
Several companies have initiated recalls of metformin extended-release tablets due to the possibility of unacceptable levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine, a probable human carcinogen.
CDC Updates List of Who Is at Highest Risk for COVID-19
The list of conditions that put people at risk for severe COVID-19 illness has been expanded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Hip, Nonvertebral Fracture Risk Higher in Patients With Diabetes
Individuals with diabetes have an increased risk for hip and nonvertebral fractures.
Sleep Apnea in Patients With T2D Increases Risk for Comorbidities
Patients with type 2 diabetes who develop OSA are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and other diabetes-related complications.
Comparing Glucose-Lowering Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes Treatment According to CVD Risk
In patients who have type 2 diabetes and low cardiovascular risk, receiving metformin as first-line therapy appears justified.
Heart Failure Linked to Highest Mortality Risk in Patients With Recent Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes have a greater risk for death after development of heart failure compared with other cardiovascular or renal diagnoses.
Endocrine Society 2019 Guidelines Classify Many More Adults as Having T2D
Adopting the 2019 Endocrine Society guidelines for diabetes screening would substantially increase the number of older adults classified as having T2D but would likely offer limited benefits.
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