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HbA1c levels above 9% may be associated with higher dementia risk
A cohort study found higher dementia risk among type 2 diabetes patients ages 50 years and older whose HbA1c levels were usually in the 9% to 10% or 10% and above range compared to those with tighter glycemic control.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2023/05/12/2.htm
12 May 2023
GLP-1 receptor agonists associated with better primary CV prevention vs. DPP-4 inhibitors
A retrospective study compared cardiovascular (CV) outcomes among patients adding glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, or dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors to metformin, sulfonylurea, or insulin treatment alone or in combination.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2023/05/12/3.htm
12 May 2023
Guaranteeing adequate carbs before postpartum oral glucose tolerance testing may not be necessary
An analysis of data from two prospective studies found no relationship between carbohydrate intake in the day or days before testing and glucose level 120 minutes after oral glucose tolerance testing.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2023/05/12/1.htm
12 May 2023
Younger patients often ration insulin due to cost, study finds
Data from the 2021 National Health Interview Survey indicate that one in five patients younger than age 65 years, who would not be eligible for the $35 monthly Medicare price cap, have skipped or reduced insulin doses or put off buying the drug to save money.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2023/04/14/3.htm
14 Apr 2023
NSAID use linked to risk of heart failure hospitalization in type 2 diabetes
Danish patients with type 2 diabetes who took prescription NSAIDs had increased risk of first-time heart failure hospitalization, particularly if they were new users of the drugs or age 65 years or older, a recent study found.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2023/04/14/2.htm
14 Apr 2023
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein level predicted mortality risk in recent-onset type 2 diabetes
While high-sensitivity C-reactive protein was a good predictor of mortality, C-peptide levels were more closely associated with cardiovascular events, and having high levels of both was associated with increased risk of either outcome, a prospective study in Denmark found.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2023/04/14/1.htm
14 Apr 2023
Overnight glucose associated with next-day functioning in adults with type 1 diabetes
More variation in overnight glucose levels and time spent above and below glucose targets were associated with adverse changes in measures of next-day function, including attention, sedentary time, and engagement in demanding activities, a study found.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2023/03/10/2.htm
10 Mar 2023
Social, medical intervention improved glycemic control in rural patients with diabetes
A population health team assessed patients' medical, behavioral, and social needs with annual health risk assessments and partnered with community organizations to improve their access to food, transportation, and medicine.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2023/03/10/3.htm
10 Mar 2023
ACP Journal Club: SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce adverse renal and CV outcomes in patients with or without diabetes
The results of this meta-analysis of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors highlight the opportunity for internists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, and cardiologists to collaborate to expand use of the drug class, an ACP Journal Club commentary said.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2023/03/10/7.htm
10 Mar 2023
Insulin prices drop, may spur long-term trend
A major manufacturer announced a cut in the prices of its insulins and instituted a $35 out-of-pocket monthly cap for commercially insured patients.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2023/03/10/1.htm
10 Mar 2023