Tag: Diabetes: Misc.
Diabetes Mellitus Is Independent Risk Factor for A-Fib
Independent correlation persisted after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors
Patient Race Linked to Failure to Achieve HbA1c Target
Black race, severe hypoglycemia, insulin use linked to failure to reach HbA1c target in ACCORD trial
PPARγ Antagonist Imatinib Improves Insulin Sensitivity
Imatinib improves insulin sensitivity without causing side effects seen with other PPARγ-targeting drugs
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy No Benefit for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
HBOT does not reduce indications for amputation or facilitate wound healing
Extended-Release Niacin Lowers ApoB-48 Concentration in T2DM
ERN together with statin reduces apoB-48 by lowering fasting and postprandial secretion rate
FDA Approves Device for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
The device, first approved to treat burns, is made of silicone, cow collagen, and shark cartilage
Trends in Insulin Use, Glycemic Control Explored
Proportion of patients currently on any insulin stable from 1988-1994 to 1999-2012
Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Varies Across Minority Groups
African-American patients screened 50 percent less often than Hispanic patients in last year
Prevalence of Diabetic Macular Edema Varies by Test
Many eyes diagnosed with DME on monocular fundus photographs have no DME on OCT
December 2015 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for December 2015. This roundup includes...
