Search results for "Diabetes"
Antifracture effects of zoledronate persist for up to 3.5 years, study suggests
Fracture rates rose from 15 per 1,000 woman-years in the last two years of a six-year trial to 24 fractures in the first two years of follow-up. In the next two years of follow-up, the rate substantially increased to 42 fractures per 1,000 woman-years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/12/4.htm
12 Mar 2024
‘Goldilocks' goal for diabetes and CKD
Managing kidney disease in diabetes requires meeting individualized parameters and balancing risks in nephrology and cardiology. Learn whether more aggressive treatment is warranted in this population.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/diabetes.htm
1 Nov 2012
Register for ACP's new one-day virtual diabetes course
Internists who attend “Diabetes for the Internist: ACP Virtual Live” will learn the latest information on caring for patients with diabetes, gain CME/MOC, and have their clinical questions answered by experts in the field.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/18/5.htm
18 May 2021
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/spotlight.htm
1 Sep 2023
MKSAP Quiz: routine follow-up visit for diabetes and hyperlipidemia
A 59-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine follow-up visit. She was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia. She feels well. Medications are metformin, atorvastatin, and aspirin. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/11/3.htm
11 Mar 2014
MKSAP Quiz: type 2 diabetes with a draining chronic foot ulcer
A 75-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus is evaluated in the emergency department for a draining chronic ulcer on the left foot, erythema, and fever. This week's MKSAP Quiz asks readers to determine appropriate management.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/21/3.htm
21 Jun 2011
Diabetes remission through diet may be doable, with support
Dietary interventions may be able to send type 2 diabetes into remission, and intensive lifestyle interventions with some help from modern technology means more patients may now have the support they need to accomplish this.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/05/diabetes-remission-through-diet-may-be-doable-with-support.htm
1 May 2018
ADA, EASD update guidance on managing hyperglycemia
An updated consensus statement from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) addressed social drivers of health, lifestyle modifications, and new drug classes for type 2 diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/04/1.htm
4 Oct 2022
Physicians may overtreat blood pressure, glucose in older patients with diabetes
A retrospective cohort study used data from the Department of Veterans Affairs to assess both hypertension and blood glucose medication deintensification (i.e., dosage reduction or withdrawal of a drug).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/03/4.htm
3 Nov 2015
MKSAP Quiz: establish care for diabetes and hypertension
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 60-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension who seeks to establish medical care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/04/3.htm
4 Oct 2011