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Diabetes Q&A
Diabetes Q&A
Survey: 50% of US Adults Have Diabetes or Prediabetes
09/09/2015
A recent analysis estimated the prevalence of diabetes, prediabetes, and undiagnosed diabetes among adults in the United States.
09/09/2015
Research Summary
GLP1-RA
Research Summary
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Postoperative Outcomes After Spinal Fusion
09/02/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
Perioperative GLP-1 receptor agonist use was associated with lower infection, readmission, and revision rates—and better mobility metrics—after spinal fusion in diabetic patients, with similar benefits in...
09/02/2015
Diabetes Q&A
Diabetes Q&A
Study: Metformin Works in the Gut, Not Bloodstream
08/18/2015
Two recent studies on the mechanisms behind metformin's glucose-lowering effects contradict decades of conventional thinking.
08/18/2015
Diabetes Q&A
Diabetes Q&A
ADA/AHA: Updated Guidelines on CVD Prevention in Diabetes
08/07/2015
The American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association have released new guidelines and clinical targets for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes.
08/07/2015
Nutrition
Nutrition
Study: Daily Soda Could Increase Diabetes Risk by 18%
07/22/2015
A recent study examined the effect of regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, artificially sweetened beverages, and fruit juice on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
07/22/2015
Diabetes Q&A
Diabetes Q&A
Is Erectile Dysfunction A Marker of Undiagnosed Diabetes?
07/21/2015
Recent research examined the possible association between erectile dysfunction and undiagnosed diabetes in middle-aged men.
07/21/2015
Diabetes Q&A
Diabetes Q&A
Diet and Exercise Programs Mitigate Diabetes Risk
07/16/2015
Recent research examined whether diet and exercise programs were effective at helping to prevent and control type 2 diabetes.
07/16/2015
Research Summary
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Research Summary
Barriers, Facilitators, and Predictors of Physical Activity Among Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
07/12/2015
Anthony Calabro, MA
A cross-sectional survey of adults with type 1 diabetes highlights hypoglycemia fears, fatigue, and exercise costs as key barriers to meeting physical activity guidelines. Higher income emerged as the only...
07/12/2015
Diabetes Q&A
Diabetes Q&A
Study: Weight-Loss Surgery Effective for Type 2 Diabetes
07/07/2015
Researchers evaluated the impact of bariatric surgery and lifestyle interventions on remission rates in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
07/07/2015
Diabetes Q&A
Diabetes Q&A
Smart Insulin Patch Could Make Injections Obsolete
06/23/2015
A recent study examined the efficacy of a smart microneedle insulin patch, and how the device could affect quality of life in patients with diabetes.
06/23/2015