Search results for "Diabetes"
New recommendations advise on adding SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists
A new guideline from The BMJ strongly recommends sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors for patients with diabetes and established cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease, among other advice.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/18/4.htm
18 May 2021
Bariatric surgery procedures successfully used to treat diabetes
CHICAGO—Bariatric surgery procedures reduced obese patients' hemoglobin A1c levels more effectively than medical therapy and were associated with no life-threatening complications, reported a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/1.htm
3 Apr 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of weight gain, easy bruising
A 52-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of a 6.8-kg (15-lb) weight gain, easy bruising, hypertension, and worsening diabetes control. Lab studies reveal hypercortisolism. What is the most likely cause?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/20/3.htm
20 Jul 2021
Complementary, integrative health services increasing in VA system
Use of complementary and integrative therapies, such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, and yoga, increased 70% over a three-year period in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health system after their availability was expanded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/06/5.htm
6 Dec 2022
Teaching diabetes self-management ‘basic survival skills'
Diabetes self-management education is cost-efficient and can improve A1c levels “far greater” than the effect required to approve a new drug for the disease. Smartphones, health coaches and educators are part of the new paradigm to help patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/diabetes.htm
1 Sep 2012
Racial, economic disparities found in use of SGLT-2 inhibitors
Although use of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors rose overall between 2015 and 2019, patients who were Black, Asian, female, or with lower household income had lower rates of prescriptions for the drug class than others with type 2 diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/20/2.htm
20 Apr 2021
New ACP 2022 Internal Medicine Course Recordings available
Learners can stream expert-led sessions covering timely internal medicine topics, with the opportunity to earn CME credit and MOC points at their own pace, on any device.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/06/28/6.htm
28 Jun 2022
Stopping renin-angiotensin system inhibitors in advanced CKD did not appear to affect eGFR
A randomized open-label trial in the United Kingdom found that withdrawal of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) did not affect estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/08/2.htm
8 Nov 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Treatment of elevated cholesterol levels
A 58-year-old man is evaluated during a routine visit. He has psoriatic arthritis and hypertension. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/14/3.htm
14 Dec 2021
Choice of third oral diabetes drug can depend on each patient's needs
There is no clear choice for a third oral agent for controlling A1c levels above 7% following metformin and a sulfonylurea, researchers concluded from a meta-analysis of type 2 diabetics, so the best choice depends on the patient's need.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/17/1.htm
17 May 2011