Perioperative Glucose but Not A1C Predicts Surgical Outcomes
A1C is not associated with increased 30-day mortality after controlling for glucose
Burnout Found Prevalent Among Doctors in Single Health System
Link between patient satisfaction and emotional exhaustion; also tied to odds of leaving organization
USPSTF Urges Multicomponent Behavioral Interventions for Obesity
Draft recommendation statement concludes that doctors should provide, refer adults to interventions
12-Month Weight Loss Doesn’t Differ With Low-Fat, Carb Diets
No significant difference in weight change between healthy low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet
Ertugliflozin Tied to Improved Glycemic Control in T2DM
Improvement in glycemic control, reduction in body weight, SBP; increase in genital mycotic infections
Rotating Night Shift Work Tied to Increased Odds of T2DM
Working more night shifts per month linked to increased odds of type 2 diabetes
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Recovery Impacted by MetS
Recovery prognosis poorer from SSNHL in patients with at least four factors of metabolic syndrome
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Discontinuing Diabetes Meds
Six-year antidiabetes treatment initiation rate also much lower after bariatric surgery
Metformin After Induction Tx May Preserve Beta-Cell Function
Also associated with better glycemic control than repeat intensive insulin therapy after induction IIT
Patients Want Physicians to Have Greater Connectivity
Most patients want greater connectivity, online tools, convenience via SMS, and more time with doctors
