Continuous Glucose Monitoring Cost-Effective in T1DM
CGM reduces HbA1c, hypoglycemia events for patients with suboptimal control compared to control
Negative Affect That Lingers Tied to Health 10 Years Later
Higher levels of lingering negative affect linked to more chronic conditions, worse functional limitations
FDA Approves AI Device to Detect Diabetic Retinopathy
FDA permits marketing of novel artificial intelligence technology that can be used in primary care office
Pre-Pregnancy Fitness Lowers Gestational Diabetes Risk
However, self-reported physical activity and television time not tied to diabetes risk
Cigarette Price Hike Would Provide More Gains for the Poor
More average life years gained from cessation, and more treatment costs averted for poorest 20 percent
Higher Mortality Risk Seen for ‘Night Owls’
Higher prevalence of mortality, CV and metabolic dysfunction for definite evening type individuals
Pharmacists Can Help With DM Management Via Telemedicine
Telemedicine could provide real-time feedback loop and allow pharmacists to help patients self-manage
Recent Years Saw Increase in Burden of Prior Authorization
Ninety-two percent of physicians report PA-associated delays in patient access to care
No Reduced CVD Risk for SBP <120 mm Hg in Type 2 Diabetes
Increased risk of CVD for achieved systolic blood pressure of <120 versus <130 or <140 mm Hg
Declines Seen in Cardiovascular Risk Factors From 1990 to 2010
By 2010, men, women had similar risk profile and use of cholesterol-lowering drugs, antihypertensives
