Certain Social, Behavioral Factors Associated With Diabetes and Hypertension Onset
Select behavioral and social risk factors were correlated with early onset of hypertension and diabetes, a prospective cohort study found. Source: Certain Social, Behavioral Factors Read more
T2D Predicts Progression in NAFLD/NASH
Type 2 diabetes was found to be a strong independent predictor of life-threatening liver outcomes in patients diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more advanced form, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), according to an analysis of a large European database. Source: T2D Predicts Progression in Read more
Exercise should be emphasized in patients with dyslipidemia
Given all of the recent guidelines on physical activity and CVD prevention, health care providers should focus on recommending exercise for patients with dyslipidemia to decrease their LDL, Read more
Certain Social, Behavioral Factors Associated With Diabetes and Hypertension Onset
Education and exercise may determine early start of diabetes and hypertension Source: Certain Social, Behavioral Factors Associated With Diabetes and Hypertension Read more
Diabetes self-management strategies decreased fall-risk, injuries in patients with CKD
Engaging in regular self-management of diabetes may decrease the risk for both falls and fall-related injuries in patients with diabetes and CKD, according to a poster presented at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings. Source: Diabetes self-management strategies decreased fall-risk, injuries in patients with Read more
Second-Line Diabetes Drugs and Cardiovascular Risks
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in type 2 diabetes. Metformin is used widely as first-line therapy and may have cardiovascular benefits, but if patients can’t tolerate metformin or don’t achieve adequate glycemic control with it, there’s no consensus about second-line treatment. Source: Second-Line Diabetes Drugs and Cardiovascular Read more