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Early exposure to diabetes mellitus or higher insulin resistance has an adverse effect on left ventricular remodeling and function

Diabetes, Insulin Resistance Adversely Affect LV Function

Early diabetes group has less favorable LV mass, LV ejection fraction
Two genetic variants predict the cardiovascular effect of intensive glycemic control in the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes trial

Two Variants ID Cardiovascular Effect of Intensive Glycemic Tx

Genetic risk score based on two loci is significant modulator of cardiovascular mortality response to tx
Among patients with type 1 diabetes

For Those With T1D, More Former Smokers in U.S. Than Europe

Smokers with type 1 diabetes have higher glycated hemoglobin, unfavorable lipid profile
Prescription drug prices are skyrocketing in the United States due in large part to government regulations

Steep Rise in U.S. Drug Prices Tied to Patent Monopolies

Letting Medicare and Medicaid negotiate pricing would likely help bring costs down, researchers say
Children and teens should consume no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugars a day

Children Shouldn’t Consume More Than 6 Tsp of Added Sugars a Day

New guidelines aim to help improve children's overall diet, health
An updated Committee Opinion urges providers of assisted reproductive technology to do everything possible to reduce the likelihood of a multifetal pregnancy. The report is published in the September issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Success, Safety Up for ART With Elective Single Embryo Transfer

Risks are much higher in multifetal gestations, but are also seen for singletons achieved with ART
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Metformin Linked to Increased Risk of Acute Dialysis in T2DM

Metformin-associated one-year risk of acute dialysis increased by 50.3 per 100,000 individuals
Repeated treatments with antibiotics have been linked to the development of type 1 diabetes in mice

Repeated Antibiotic Use in Children May Contribute to T1DM

Findings in mice; whether link applies to humans isn't clear
For patients with hypertension

Albuminuria Linked to Higher Nighttime SBP in Hypertension

Significantly higher nighttime systolic BP, especially in patients with diabetes and low eGFR
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Barrier-Specific Care Significantly Improves Glycemic Control

Implementation of barrier-specific care paths linked to significant reduction in glycated hemoglobin