Online Patient Portal Access Aids Diabetes Management
Significant benefit seen for medication adherence, glycemic control with online portal access
Moderate Maternal Fish Intake May Aid Child Metabolic Health
But high maternal mercury exposure tied to unfavorable metabolic profile in children
Workers at Risk for COVID-19 Exposure Can Access Online Training
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences launched virtual training website to protect workers
Many Older Adults Receive Inpatient Diabetes Rx Intensification
Benefit unlikely in half due to limited life expectancy or already being at their HbA1c goal
National Health Spending Expected to Increase Through 2028
National health expenditures expected to represent 19.7 percent of gross domestic product by 2028
Early Age at Puberty Linked to Increased T2DM Risk in Men
Early age at peak height velocity also an independent predictor for insulin treatment for T2DM
FDA: Insulin Among Drugs Transitioned to Biological Products
New regulatory pathway for biologic drugs allows for approval of biosimilars, interchangeable versions
More Steps in a Day Tied to Lower Risk for Death
Step intensity not linked to significantly lower mortality risk after adjusting for total steps per day
Tool Aids Safe Fasting for T2DM Patients Observing Ramadan
Greater improvements in glycemic control seen for patients using fasting algorithm versus usual care
Antibiotics in First Year of Life May Up Risk for T1DM by Age 10
Antibiotic prescriptions for ear, respiratory tract infections major driver for increased risk
