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Electronic health record-related health improvement is greater for patients with diabetes cared for by primary care teams with higher cohesion

Cohesive Care Team Ups Health Benefit of EHR Use in Diabetes

For diabetes patients, greater EHR-related health improvements for high-cohesion primary care teams
For the commercially-insured pediatric population in the United States

Prevalence of Diabetes, Diabetic Nephropathy Up in U.S. Children

Increase in prevalence from 2002-2013, with highest prevalence among those aged 12 to <18 years
A diabetes prevention program-derived lifestyle intervention is beneficial for addressing postpartum weight retention for women with gestational diabetes mellitus

Postpartum Lifestyle Program Cuts Weight Retention in GDM

Diabetes prevention program-derived lifestyle intervention benefits women with GDM
Diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus early in pregnancy remains associated with poorer pregnancy outcomes

Early Gestational Diabetes Tied to Poor Outcomes

Outcomes with diagnosis <12 weeks similar to those with pre-existing diabetes
Surgery is more effective than medical control for diabetes remission

Bariatric Surgery Beats Medical Control for Diabetes Remission

Shorter diabetes duration, lower fasting glycemia; gastric plus diversion surgery up remission
Metformin appears to trigger favorable changes in intestinal bacteria

Metformin Linked to Beneficial Changes in Gut Bacteria

Drug tied to increased bacteria which produce health-promoting short-chain fatty acids

November 2015 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for November 2015. This roundup includes...
Long periods of exposure to air pollution -- including dust and car exhaust -- heightens cardiovascular risks for women with diabetes

Air Pollution Raises CVD Risks in Women With Diabetes

Long-term study showed prolonged exposure linked to cardiovascular disease
Intraplaque hemorrhage is prevalent in 23.3 percent of asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes

RSNA: Intraplaque Hemorrhage Prevalent in Type 2 Diabetes

IPH seen in 23.3 percent of patients; vessel wall volume significantly different in IPH positive vessels
The inclusion of walnuts in an ad libitum diet for six months is associated with improved diet quality

Six Months of Walnut Consumption Ups Dietary Quality

Significant benefits for walnut intake, even in the absence of dietary counseling to adjust calorie intake