Standardized Tests Can Quantify β-Cell Function
Mixed-meal tolerance, arginine stimulation tests reproducible across glucose tolerance states
Increasing Prevalence of Obesity in Cancer Survivors
Estimated rate of annual increase in obesity prevalence higher for adults with history of cancer
August Designated National Immunization Awareness Month
Resources available to up immunization include webinars and videos, training program for residents
About One in Five Have Recurrent Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Patients with four or more DKAs accounted for 26.3 percent of encounters, 5.8 percent of total DKA group
Fracture Risk Up for Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
Fracture risk site specific, changing from pattern linked to obesity to pattern linked to osteoporosis
Exercising One Hour/Day May Eliminate Sitting’s Toll on Health
However, mortality risk significantly up in those watching five hours of television a day or more
Brachial-Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity Can Predict Mortality
In patients with diabetes, baPWV can predict all-cause mortality after lower extremity amputation
Even Moderate Exercise Can Reduce Risk of Gestational DM
Short walks and some strength training each week made a difference for obese women, researchers say
FDA Approves Adlyxin for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Once-daily injection to improve glycemic control, along with diet and exercise
Blunted, More Variable Insulin Action in Lipohypertrophy
Insulin lispro injection into LHT results in reduced insulin absorption and effect