Diabetes
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AWARD-7: Dulaglutide benefits patients with diabetic renal disease
From EASD: Two hypoglycemic agents go head to head against T2DM ion patients with moderate to severe CKD. And the winner is?
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Diabetes infusion sets under voluntary recall
Because of potential for overdosing insulin and inducing hypoglycemia, the Medtronic insulin pump is under a voluntary recall.
From the Journals
Most type 2 diabetes patients skipping metformin as first-line therapy
Claims data show that few people with type 2 diabetes start their blood sugar control regimen with metformin, even though the ADA recommends it as...
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Midyear formulary changes wreak havoc on diabetes care
We have patients doing well on one medication, then suddenly the insurer says you have to use a different one and the patient doesn’t tolerate it...
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How to reduce NICU transfers for asymptomatic hypoglycemia
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Hold off blood glucose testing until neonates are fed for the first time and glucose homeostasis can begin.
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In T1 diabetes, CABG seems better than PCI
An observational study shows worse outcomes for PCI among type 1 diabetes patients who require multivessel revascularization, but the researchers...
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Liraglutide approved for cardiovascular event reduction
Victoza (liraglutide) has a new indication from the FDA to reduce risk of several adverse cardiovascular events.
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Fewer severe hypoglycemia episodes seen over time in patients on tight control
Does intensive diabetes management actually lessen the risk for hypoglycemia at follow-up?
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Neurologist to endocrinologists: Listen to your patients’ feet
SAN DIEGO – Endocrinologists need to take diabetic foot neuropathy in hand.
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Award for best hospital goes to … the Mayo Clinic
The U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2017-2018 includes the usual suspects, with the University of Michigan making a big move up the list...
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Continuous glucose monitors aren’t just for abdomens anymore
Personal photos of real-time continuous glucose monitors posted to online forums dedicated to diabetes management lead to questions about whether...