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Measures of glycemic variability in type 1 diabetes

Glucose Variation Doesn’t Affect Microvascular Complications

Findings, based on quarterly 7-point profiles, show no influence beyond mean glucose in T1DM
If all clinicians followed U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines for prescription of a statin

Differing Statin Guidelines Leave Many Clinicians Uncertain

Doctors, patients often confused by conflicting advisories on statin use
Young doctors often have unprofessional or offensive content on their Facebook profiles

Doctors Need to Be Mindful of What They Post on Social Media

Investigators find many examples of unprofessional, 'potentially objectionable' behavior online
The Runt-related transcription factor 1 gene may play a role in human proliferative diabetic retinopathy

RUNX1 May Play Role in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

RUNX1 upregulated in CD31+ vascular endothelial cells from human PDR fibrovascular membranes
Short-term moderate-intensity to high-intensity interval training leads to modest body composition improvements in overweight and obese individuals

Moderate, High-Intensity Exercise Programs Show Similar Results

Findings for body composition in overweight, obese individuals
Fast-acting insulin aspart improves glycemic control in type 1 diabetes

Fast-Acting Insulin Aspart Ups Glycemic Control in T1DM

Noninferior to conventional insulin aspart, with superior postprandial plasma glucose control
Continuous glucose monitoring contributes to significant improvements in diabetes-specific quality of life measures among adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Improves Quality of Life in T1DM

Findings for diabetes-specific QOL measures such as diabetes distress, hypoglycemic confidence
The incidence of diabetes is increasing among young persons

Diabetes Continues to Be a Significant Public Health Burden

But progress seen in cardiovascular complications, mortality among these patients
Internet resources can be helpful for educating patients and include myhealthfinder

AMA: Two Internet Tools Can Help Educate Patients

Tools provide personalized recommendations for preventive services and diabetes prevention info
An accurate diagnosis of endocrine hypertension allows clinicians to provide effective treatment

Accurate Diagnosis of Endocrine Hypertension Important

Accurate diagnosis allows clinicians to provide surgical cure, achieve optimal response to drugs