Diabetes
From the Journals
Most kids with type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 in U.S. fared well
News
FDA approves dapagliflozin (Farxiga) for chronic kidney disease
Based on results of the DAPA-CKD trial, the FDA has granted approval for the diabetes drug in patients with CKD at risk for disease progression....
From the Journals
Promising data on once-weekly insulin, phase 3 study ongoing
New studies of the investigational once-weekly insulin icodec show it’s possible to switch from other basal insulins to icodec and that dose...
Conference Coverage
Hispanic diabetes patients receive less guideline-based care
A new study highlights disparities in health care.
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
Pros and cons of proposed recommendation for prediabetes and T2D screening
Guidance on screening of individuals who have other risk factors besides a body mass index consistent with overweight or obesity is lacking.
News
FDA panel supports islet cell treatment for type 1 diabetes
Voting 12-4 to support approval, panel members expressed concern about toxicity of long-term immunosuppression, particularly given the advances in...
Opinion
A woman with a history of diabetes, and plaques on both shins
A White female with a history of diabetes mellitus presents with asymptomatic plaques on both shins.
Behavioral Health
Integrating primary care into a community mental health center
Our initiation of a reverse-integration practice model revealed numerous advantages and rewards, as well as many challenges, for which we found...
Applied Evidence
Helping your obese patient achieve a healthier weight
These tips will help identify underlying causes of obesity, address comorbid conditions, and provide patients with the tools they need to...
From the Journals
Cardiovascular disease remains leading cause of type 2 diabetes mortality
Lab values topped clinical variables in predicting all-cause death among a high-risk population.
Latest News
Six pregnancy complications flag later heart disease risk
"Adverse pregnancy outcomes are linked to ... hypertension, diabetes, abnormal cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease events, long after [...