Search results for "Diabetes"
‘Nonfunctional’ adrenal tumors may be linked to incident diabetes
Risk for incident diabetes is significantly higher in patients with nonfunctional adrenal tumors than in those without, and the term “nonfunctional” may minimize the potential contribution of adrenal hormone secretion to cardiometabolic risk, researchers said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/02/1.htm
2 Aug 2016
Is self-monitoring of blood glucose still needed for diabetes?
Self-monitoring of blood glucose could become more of a targeted therapy than a blanket approach, with individual factors determining its value, experts say.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/is-self-monitoring-of-blood-glucose-still-needed-for-diabetes.htm
1 Oct 2017
Sleep apnea, daytime sleepiness linked to higher coronary artery calcium scores
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea and daytime sleepiness had a 66% higher risk of atherosclerosis than those with neither condition, a Brazilian analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/04/5.htm
4 Jul 2023
Endocrine Society launches diabetes e-learning initiative
Members invited to take survey on specialty choice satisfactionACP receives grant from ABIM Foundation to improve care transitionsRate ACP's mobile website
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/9.htm
8 Mar 2011
Statins associated with slightly higher diabetes risk
New report assesses health in every U.S. county
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/23/4.htm
23 Feb 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Discuss bariatric surgery
A 39-year-old woman comes to the office to discuss bariatric surgery. She has been unable to lose weight with diet and exercise, including supervised weight loss programs. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/15/3.htm
15 Feb 2022
Treatment pathways compared for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Amitriptyline supplemented with pregabalin, pregabalin supplemented with amitriptyline, and duloxetine supplemented with pregabalin were similarly effective for controlling pain, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/30/2.htm
30 Aug 2022
Nocturnal hypoglycemia underdiagnosed in older patients on insulin for type 2 diabetes
An industry-funded study of patients ages 75 years and older who were taking insulin for type 2 diabetes found that almost two-thirds (65.2%) experienced nocturnal hypoglycemia during a 28-day study period.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/04/1.htm
4 Apr 2023
The ins and outs of insulin updates, new guidelines, and more
This month's issue addresses insulin, an updated cardiology guideline, and colorectal cancer screening.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/the-ins-and-outs-of-insulin-updates-new-guidelines-and-more.htm
1 Feb 2024
Marking achievements in gender equity
The President-elect of the American Medical Women's Association discusses mentorship, advocacy, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/marking-achievements-in-gender-equity.htm
1 Sep 2023