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Concomitant use of metformin and histamine H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors has the potential to induce vitamin B12 depletion and neuropathy

Concomitant Metformin, GERD Meds Up Vitamin B12 Depletion

Concomitant use of these medications may result in B12 deficiency-induced neuropathy
One in 10 acute myocardial infarction patients without a previous diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (DM) have underlying DM

One in 10 AMI Patients Have Unrecognized Incident Diabetes

Few not recognized as having DM during hospitalization on meds six months after discharge
An abridged version of the 2015 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes has been produced for primary care physicians. The condensed guidelines were published in the April issue of Clinical Diabetes.

Abridged Standards of Care for Diabetes Developed for PCPs

Abridged version specifically focuses on evidence-based recommendations for primary care
Despite evidence that has suggested metformin might have potential in cancer

AACR: Metformin Benefit Lacking in Pancreatic Ductal CA

Survival not significantly different for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients
Calorie restriction and exercise-induced weight loss have additive benefits on glucoregulation

Additive Effect for Calorie Limit, Exercise on Glucoregulation

Insulin sensitivity index values increased more in calorie restriction and exercise weight loss group
For men diagnosed with prostate cancer aged older than 70 years

Prolonged ADT Ups Diabetes, CVD Risk for Older Men

Prolonged androgen deprivation tx ups risk in men with prostate CA, especially those with comorbidities
Depression and diabetes both appear to significantly raise the risk of dementia

Depression, Diabetes Both Tied to Increased Dementia Risk

Each threatens brain health, and combination is worse, study suggests
Gestational diabetes may increase the risk a child will develop autism

Gestational Diabetes May Increase Risk of Autism

High blood glucose might interfere with normal brain development, researcher says
Aerobic exercise may help reduce perceived pain interference resulting from diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Exercise Cuts Pain Interference From Diabetic Neuropathy

Aerobic exercise intervention doesn't appear to change pain severity measures
Candy twists can be used as an alternative to glucola beverage in gestational diabetes mellitus screening

Candy Twists Alternative to Glucola Drink for GDM Screening

Same sensitivity for glucola, candy twists; improved false-referral rate, PPV, detection rate for candy