Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Factor Control Lacking in Diabetes
Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Factor Control Lacking in Diabetes
Only 1 in 5 adults with diabetes achieved control over multiple risk factor targets for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Source: Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Factor Control Read more
Frequent ED visits common for older adults with diabetes
Frequent ED visits common for older adults with diabetes
Diabetes is the most common disease classification for adults aged at least 65 years who are frequently admitted to hospital EDs, according to findings published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine. “The ED’s role in delivering care for a large proportion of the population is expanding, especially for older and sicker patients.” Source: Frequent ED... Read more Read more
Treadmill and Cycling Desks More Beneficial Than Standing Desks
Treadmill and Cycling Desks More Beneficial Than Standing Desks
How do three types of active workstations compare in a range of parameters, including biomechanical, physiological, and psychobiological outcomes? Source:Treadmill and Cycling Desks More Beneficial Than Standing Read more
Porphyromonas Gingivalis And Alzheimer’s Disease
Porphyromonas Gingivalis And Alzheimer’s Disease
Porphyromonas Gingivalis is the key bacteria to chronic gum disease, according to recent research if you bleed when you brush your teeth you may want to get that looked at. Source: Read more
Injection demonstration, collaborative style key to insulin treatment adoption
Injection demonstration, collaborative style key to insulin treatment adoption
Demonstrating the injection process, taking a collaborative approach to treatment and explaining benefits, are effective strategies for health care professionals trying to encourage correct insulin use in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to findings published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications.“ Source: Injection demonstration, collaborative style key to insulin treatment Read more
Predictors of Disordered Eating Behaviors in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes – Endocrinology Advisor
Predictors of Disordered Eating Behaviors in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes – Endocrinology Advisor
Investigators examine characteristics associated with disordered eating behaviors in teenagers with type 1 diabetes. Source: Predictors of Disordered Eating Behaviors in Teens With Type 1 Read more
Activity Tied to Cognition, Despite Brain Pathologies
Activity Tied to Cognition, Despite Brain Pathologies
Higher levels of physical activity and motor abilities were independently associated with better cognition in older adults, even when brain lesions or biomarkers linked to dementia were Read more
Type 1 diabetes raises risk for cerebral small-vessel disease
Type 1 diabetes raises risk for cerebral small-vessel disease
Adults with type 1 diabetes are more likely to develop cerebral small-vessel disease, and cerebral micro-bleeds, in particular, than those without diabetes, according to findings published in Diabetes Care. “Type 1 diabetes is associated with a fivefold increased risk of stroke, with cerebral small-vessel disease (SVD) as the most common etiology.” Source: Type 1 diabetes... Read more Read more
Depressive symptoms may interfere with diabetes medication adherence in adults with elevated HbA1c
Depressive symptoms may interfere with diabetes medication adherence in adults with elevated HbA1c
Among adults with type 2 diabetes and poor glycemic control, not taking medication as recommended may be linked to depressive symptoms, according to findings published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications. “Our results highlight the complex relationship between depressive symptoms and medication nonadherence.” Source: Depressive symptoms may interfere with diabetes medication adherence in... Read more Read more
Nutrition Recommendations and Interventions for Diabetes
Nutrition Recommendations and Interventions for Diabetes
In the print version of the article listed above, Table 1 is missing the n values in row 1 for four categories: “Overweight Nondiabetic” should read “687”; “Overweight Diabetic” should read “135”; “Obese Nondiabetic” should read “489”; and “Obese Diabetic” should read “227.” In addition, the following acknowledgments were missing from the Acknowledgments section: “S.D.... Read more Read more