Hypoglycemia Increases Risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in T2DM
Use of insulin also independently increases risk for ventricular arrhythmia, sudden cardiac arrest
In T2DM Patients, Anemia Tied to Diabetic Retinopathy
Association appears to be mediated by decline in serum bilirubin levels
Factors Tied to Pregnancy Rates in Women on Dialysis Explored
Likelihood of pregnancy influenced by race/ethnicity, cause of ESKD, and hemodialysis modality
CDC: U.S. Life Expectancy Up Slightly, Mortality Lower in 2017
Report shows decrease in age-adjusted death rates, increase in age-adjusted death rate from overdose
Medicaid Expansion Has Positive Effect on Diabetes Management
Substantial improvements reported in states that expanded Medicaid with large diabetes populations
Facebook Launches Preventive Health Tool
Tool created in partnership with American Cancer Society, American College of Cardiology, AHA, CDC
Cancer Screening Rates Lower Among Women With Diabetes
Rates for breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screening lower compared with women without diabetes
AAP: Info Sparse for Nonnutritive Sweetener Use in Children
NNSs may promote small amounts of weight loss, but isolated use unlikely to lead to substantial weight loss
Physical Activity May Lower Postmenopausal Fracture Risk
Total physical activity linked to lower risk for hip fracture, but increased risk for knee fracture
Electronic Device Use Tied to Sugar, Caffeine Intake in Teens
While energy drink consumption is declining, more electronic device use tied to more sugar, caffeine consumption
