Search results for "Keeping tabs"
Spotlight on vitamin D
One study found more cardiovascular events in diabetic patients with vitamin D deficiency, while a trial found no effect of vitamin D supplements on cardiovascular biomarkers, and a genetic meta-analysis suggested that associations between vitamin D levels and diabetes are not causal.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2020/11/13/5.htm
13 Nov 2020
Spotlight on response to hypoglycemia
Recent studies looked at how low serum glucose levels in ambulatory patients are handled, what happens after a hospital visit for hypoglycemia, and the state of research on deprescribing in patients with diabetes.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/09/5.htm
9 Oct 2020
Spotlight on COVID-19 and new type 1 diabetes
A few case reports suggested a link between SARS-CoV-2 and development of insulin-dependent diabetes, but recent analyses of type 1 diabetes incidence during the pandemic have shown mixed results.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2020/09/11/5.htm
11 Sep 2020
Spotlight on amputations
Recent studies analyzed data on lower-extremity amputations among patients with diabetes, including recent trends in this complication and its associated mortality, effects of the pandemic, and relationships with diabetes drugs.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2020/08/14/5.htm
14 Aug 2020
Spotlight on young-onset type 2 diabetes
Some recent studies investigated cardiovascular disease, mortality risk, kidney disease, and the evidence base among patients who develop type 2 diabetes before age 40 or 50 years.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2020/07/10/5.htm
10 Jul 2020
Spotlight on treatment of COVID-19 in diabetes patients
Experts addressed minimizing cardiovascular risk, managing diabetes in the ICU, altering protocols, and monitoring glucose levels, while studies looked at insulin infusion and other interventions for patients with COVID-19.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/12/6.htm
12 Jun 2020
Spotlight on COVID-19 and diabetes
Experts gave advice on which diabetes drugs should be stopped in patients with COVID-19, and studies highlighted associations between the two diseases.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/08/5.htm
8 May 2020
Spotlight on glycemic variability
Recent research quantified the association between visit-to-visit variability in HbA1c levels and risk of cardiovascular disease and death.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2020/04/10/5.htm
10 Apr 2020
Spotlight on glycemic control and patient age
Recent studies found higher HbA1c levels in younger patients with diabetes compared to older ones, as well as differences in medication therapy by age.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2020/03/13/5.htm
13 Mar 2020
Spotlight on the effects of exercise in diabetes
Studies published in the past month looked at how exercise and indicators of fitness among patients with diabetes are associated with mortality risk, vascular health, and medication use.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2020/02/14/5.htm
14 Feb 2020