Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Predict Postpartum Dysglycemia
Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy had higher postpartum fasting plasma glucose levels and approximately double the risk for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
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Recommended BP Thresholds to Prevent Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With T1D
Researchers aimed to determine the optimal BP threshold to minimize the risk for coronary artery disease events in young patients with childhood-onset T1D.
No Improvement in Prevalence of Uncontrolled Diabetes, Hypertension in CKD
For patients with chronic kidney disease, the prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes is high and has not improved over time.
Hypertension Associated With Glucocorticoid Sensitivity and Activity in Women Without Hypercortisolism
Hypertension may be associated with degree of glucocorticoid suppression and peripheral activation in postmenopausal women.
Brain Aminopeptidase A Inhibitor Effectively Reduces BP in Patients With Obesity
Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of firibastat to lower blood pressure in a diverse high-risk population of patients with hypertension.
Intensive Blood Pressure Therapy May Reduce Vascular Morbidity and Mortality in T2D
Intense antihypertensive treatment with perindopril-indapamide may reduce all-cause mortality and major vascular events in type 2 diabetes, irrespective of baseline blood pressure or 10-year risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Associated With Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Objective short sleep duration is associated with daytime sleepiness, whereas obstructive sleep apnea is associated with obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension.
Pulmonary Hypertension and Diabetes: Is There a Link?
For patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the lung is often overlooked as a target organ.
Clinical Outcomes Compared With Generics, Brand-Name Drugs for Chronic Conditions
An analysis of data from over 3.5 million patients found comparable clinical outcomes among patients who initiated generics vs those who were treated with brand-name drugs for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, depression and anxiety.
Smartphone App for Remotely Managing Hypertension Effective in T2D
Remote blood pressure monitoring by a smartphone app effectively reduces systolic blood pressure at 6 weeks.
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