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Use of diabetes technology is lower among black, Hispanic patients
Researchers are trying to identify specific patient and physician factors that might explain the differences so that they can be addressed.
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Loss of tear glands linked to suboptimal diabetes control
Loss of the glands could serve as a diabetes biomarker, particularly in underserved areas where A1c testing might not be readily available.
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Enhanced team-based CVD care found to benefit diabetes patients
PHOENIX, ARIZ. – “This implementation strategy could be scaled up within primary care settings in China and other low to middle income countries...
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Patients with preexisting diabetes benefit less from bariatric surgery
The effect was particularly pronounced over time for patients who received gastric bypass surgery.
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Larger absolute rivaroxaban benefit in diabetes: COMPASS
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Low fitness level linked to higher risk of heart failure in diabetes
PHOENIX –Therapies targeting large and sustained improvements in fitness and weight loss may modify the risk of heart failure in patients with...
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Cardiovascular risk varies between black ethnic subgroups
PHOENIX, ARIZ. – Smoking prevalence was highest in whites and African Americans, compared with African immigrants and Afro-Caribbeans.
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Study links GLP-1R agonists, lower inflammatory biomarker levels
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CV health in pregnancy improves outcomes for mother and infant
PHOENIX – “Further study is needed across pregnancy and in other settings,” Dr. Perak said.
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In gestational diabetes, early postpartum glucose testing is a winner
GRAPEVINE, TEX. – Inpatient postpartum testing captured 99 of 100 patients without sacrificing accuracy.