Well-managed diabetes reduces COVID-19 complication risks, say experts
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 16, 2020
Having diabetes does not increase the odds of contracting the coronavirus. But proper management may lead to better outcomes for those who do.
Foot ulcers double the cost of diabetes care, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Mar 17, 2014
Eliminating foot ulcers would cut costs for diabetes care in half, according to researchers with consulting firm The Analysis Group.
Report: More seniors have three or more chronic conditions
Jan 07, 2009
The prevalence of chronic conditions among Americans is on the rise with many people now saddled with up to three continuing afflictions. Nowhere is the up-tick more noticeable than among the senior citizen...
After disaster, mortality risk spikes 40% for seniors with diabetes
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2019
In counties that were directly impacted by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, older adults with diabetes took a big hit to their health.
5 updated risk factors for heart disease, diabetes detection
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 31, 2019
To detect diabetes and heart disease early on, clinicians should focus on five key risk factors, according to a guideline released this week.
ADA: Screen adults with type 2 diabetes for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2023
A new guideline update reflects the increased recognition that liver disease is a major complication of diabetes, the American Diabetes Association reports.
Diabetes dangers in LTC can be reduced by better self-management education
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 05, 2019
Dangerous hypoglycemic events in long-term care settings can be reduced with diabetes self-management education and support.
Diabetes, pollution and alcohol are biggest risk factors for dementia, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Apr 01, 2024
Diabetes, air pollution and alcohol consumption were found to be top risk factors for dementia, according to a UK study.
Chronic loneliness predicts type 2 diabetes onset in older adults, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 16, 2020
Isolation or living alone did not predispose study participants to diabetes, but loneliness due to poor-quality relationships did, investigators say.
Common diabetes drug may serve as novel Afib treatment
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 13, 2022
If approved, it would be the first new drug identified to treat this disease of the heart in a decade, according to Cleveland Clinic researchers.