Diabetes is one of the most common and most challenging diseases in primary care. How best to help your patients achieve glycemic control? To that end, we have created this resource page.
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As early as 1932, physicians noticed an apparent association between type 2 diabetes and increased cancer risk. In recent years, the epidemiological evidence of such an association has mounted steadily—especially with the emergence of large databases, which have allowed us to document the link.
A recent study provides empirical evidence supporting the widely shared view that persons with diabetes mellitus should engage in regular physical activity.Read More
What is known about diabetes mellitus in older adults? How does it affect them differently than younger adults? What can be done to prevent or manage the disease? These questions and more discussed in this report.Read More
There is insufficient evidence to determine that hormonal contraceptives do not influence glucose and lipid metabolism in women with diabetes mellitus, concluded a systematic review conducted by the Cochrane Fertility Regulation Group. More »
Mucormycosis, an angioinvasive yeast infection of the mucorales order of the class of Zygomycetes, often grows in DM patients, especially in the presence of diabetic ketoacidosis. More »
The patient, an active 49-year-old man, had an HbA1c of 8.6 after diabetes was first diagnosed. It’s now 7.6 with metformin and lifestyle measures. Is the current A1c goal adequate, or should you treat more aggressively? More »
Recommendations consider the whole patient, the spectrum of risks and complications for the patient, and evidence-based approaches to treatment. More »
Linagliptin achieves significant improvements in glycemic control in a pooled analysis of clinical trials. And a separate randomized trial shows that it can spare insulin and protect kidneys in patients with type 2 diabetes and severe renal insufficiency. More »
More than 90% of patients with diabetes mellitus receive their care from primary care physicians. This compact slide show provides visual presentations of a range of DM-related problems. More »
An independent panel convened by the National Institutes of Health has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to adopt a 1-step approach to the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). More »
Only 7% of patients with diabetes have reached goals for hemoglobin A1c, LDL cholesterol, and blood pressure. What can be done to help more patients achieve their goals? In this 2-part interview, Dr Edward Shahady shows how group visits can help your patients with diabetes better control their disease and reduce their risk of diabetic complications.
Commentary on Chuang CM, Lin IF, Horng HC, et al. The impact of gestational diabetes mellitus on postpartum urinary incontinence: a longitudinal cohort study on singleton pregnancies. BJOG 2012;119:1334–43.
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an independent risk factor for stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence (UI), up to 2 years postpartum.
Commentary on: KrogsbøllLTJørgensenKJGrønhøjLarsen C. General health checks in adults for reducing morbidity and mortality from disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev2012;10:CD009009.
Commentary on: McCoyRGVan HoutenHKZiegenfussJY. Increased mortality of patients with diabetes reporting severe hypoglycemia. <strong>Diabetes</strong> Care2012;35:268–901.
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This retrospective survey of ambulatory patients with diabetes indicates that self-reported sever
Commentary on: Mayberry LS, Osborn CY. Family support, medication adherence, and glycemic control among adults with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2012;35:1239–45.
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Understanding the family dynamics is crucial to improve diabetes management.
Family members can both support and sabotage the patient's self-management efforts.
2) O'Connor and colleagues do not directly address the question of whether clinicians should screen for type 2 diabetes a debate that has been ongoing for decades. ... Why Consider Screening for Diabetes? The driving forces behind diabetes screening
Primary Care Can't Thrive Without Nurse Practitioners Courtney H. Lyder, ND, May 17, 2013 With a projected shortfall of primary-care physicians, it's time for alternate solutions to patient care. Nurse practitioners are one logical remedy.
Diabetes is one of the most common and most challenging diseases in primary care. How best to help your patients achieve glycemic control? To that end, we have created this resource page.
As early as 1932, physicians noticed an apparent association between type 2 diabetes and increased cancer risk. In recent years, the epidemiological evidence of such an association has mounted steadily—especially with the emergence of large databases, which have allowed us to document the link.
In his second podcast, Dr Louis Kuritzky discusses the classes of incretin-based therapies now available for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Louis Kuritzky, MD, talks about this relatively new treatment option.
How does the chronic care model of diabetes care differ from the acute care model—and how might this approach work for you and your patients?
Dr Robert Gabbay discusses strategies to improve patient compliance with insulin therapy.
How can you determine whether your patient with newly diagnosed diabetes has type I or type II disease?
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