SCCM: Tight Glycemic Control No Benefit in Peds Hyperglycemia
Low likelihood of benefit, evidence of possibility of harm in critically ill children with hyperglycemia
Diabetes Requiring Insulin Tied to Increased Stroke Risk in A-Fib
Patients requiring insulin, but not those without diabetes or without insulin, have increased risk
CVD, Osteoporosis Risk Up for Young Thyroid Cancer Survivors
More people are living with other serious health conditions resulting from treatment, researchers say
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Ups Control in T1DM Patients
Pair of studies found patients had better levels with devices
Step Count Prescription Strategy Can Up Steps/Day
Net increase of 20 percent in steps/day with physician-delivered step count prescription strategy
In T2DM, Bariatric Surgery Ups Splanchnic Vascular Responses
Mixed-meal induces greater increases in plasma glucose, insulin, GIP concentrations after surgery
Diabetes Care Compromised for Hispanics With Limited English
Studies find poor doctor-patient communication hampers medication use, proper glucose control
ACA Has Increased Coverage, Access for Chronically Ill Patients
However, nearly one in seven of those with a chronic disease still lack coverage
GDM Found to Increase Risk for Postpartum Depression
Researchers find odds up even more if woman has suffered an earlier bout of depression
QI Initiative Cuts Health Care Use in Children With Epilepsy
Reduction in emergency department visits, inpatient hospitalizations, health care claims paid