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For patients with type 1 diabetes

Low-Carb Diet Cuts Tx Effect of Glucagon in Hypoglycemia

Low-carbohydrate diet results in lower incremental rises in plasma glucose after mild hypoglycemia
For patients with diabetes mellitus

Deferred Revascularization Tied to Poor Outcomes in Diabetes

Previous MI is effect modifier for patients with FFR-negative medically treated lesions
High ceramide levels may increase diabetes risk

Blocking Ceramide Production Might Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Ceramides may impact way the body handles nutrients and responds to insulin
Medicare Part D has effectively reduced the out-of-pocket cost burden of prescription drugs for beneficiaries with diabetes

Part D Has Reduced Out-of-Pocket Rx Drug Costs in Diabetes

Decrease in proportion of Part D beneficiaries who experienced coverage gap to 40.9 percent in 2011
Many patients with obesity

Many Obese Patients Are Lacking Formal Diagnosis

Less than 50 percent of those with a BMI >30 kg/m² have ICD-9 documentation for obesity
More than half of Americans have at least one chronic disease

Half of Americans Have at Least One Chronic Health Condition

Medical conditions, mental illness, and substance abuse problems often overlap
More than half of health professionals view improved health insurance coverage as a solution for obesity management and weight loss

Health Professionals View Insurance As Solution in Obesity

Fifty-seven percent perceive improved coverage as a solution to improve outcomes in obese patients
Women with endometriomas have significantly lower anti-Müllerian hormone values

Lower Anti-Müllerian Hormone Values for Endometriomas

Significant decline seen in ovarian reserve at one month following surgical excision of endometriomas
In obese canines

Bilateral Renal Denervation Normalizes Insulin Sensitivity

Normalization seen in obese canines, by reducing hepatic gluconeogenic genes, including G6Pase
For patients without diabetes

Incidence of Statin-Associated T2DM Relatively Low

Diabetogenic impact of statins increases as fasting plasma glucose, triglycerides, and BMI increase