Search results for "Obesity"
Reconciling conflicting diabetes guidance
ACP and other professional medical societies disagree on a proper target for the long-term benefits of glucose control.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/reconciling-conflicting-diabetes-guidance.htm
1 Jun 2018
Continuous glucose monitoring gains traction in hospitals
Real-time continuous glucose monitoring is seeing a real-world trial after the FDA stated it would not object to its use during the COVID-19 pandemic
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/03/continuous-glucose-monitoring-gains-traction-in-hospitals.htm
1 Mar 2021
ED is dynamic, associated with modifiable risk factors that may precede other chronic diseases
Several modifiable risk factors for erectile dysfunction, including obesity, physical activity, and alcohol intake, were identified by a recent Australian study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/29/5.htm
29 Apr 2014
New insulins present benefits, challenges
Insulin types and doses newly approved by the FDA present new opportunities and challenges for glycemic control.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/insulin.htm
1 Jul 2016
Rethinking the value of the annual exam
Patients expect it and internists won't let it go. But does the evidence support the need for the periodic health exam? Experts weigh in on the value of regularly seeing a patient on a preventive basis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/annual.htm
1 Jan 2010
Four types of food vouchers, same dietary outcomes
Voucher restriction and frequency did not appear to affect fruit and vegetable intake.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/four-types-of-food-vouchers-same-dietary-outcomes.htm
1 Sep 2019
Prediabetes: What can doctors call it?
Internists know to screen patients for diabetes, but may be unsure how to manage patients whose blood glucose levels are higher than normal but fall below the cutoff of the disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/07/prediabetes-what-can-doctors-call-it.htm
1 Jul 2017
Lower pay drives doctors to cut hours
MKSAP Quiz: dietary counseling for class II obesity
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/2.htm
2 Mar 2010
Feeding nutrition into your practice
Internists routinely ask patients about smoking and drinking, but should they also ask about eating habits?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/nutrition-counseling.htm
1 Jan 2017
Practical strategies should guide doctors' talks about weight
A new scientific statement offers advice on communicating evidence-based strategies about weight loss to overweight and obese patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/16/2.htm
16 Aug 2011