FDA warns about use of certain glucose monitoring strips
Aug 18, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration Friday issued a public health notification regarding certain glucose monitoring strips.
Sunshine, vitamin D could help reduce risk of diabetes, study suggests
May 12, 2009
Spending a day basking in the sun no question is good for the soul. Now new research suggests it might also be good for reducing the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes among seniors.
Low blood sugar in type 2 diabetics may heighten Alzheimer’s disease risk
Apr 16, 2009
Type 2 diabetics with severe low blood sugar may have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
Forum focuses on chronic disease management
Apr 09, 2009
The important role of chronic disease management in healthcare reform was the topic of conversation Tuesday among former lawmakers and healthcare advocates at a forum in Wisconsin.
Study: Heart bypass surgery less dangerous for seniors with diabetes
Mar 24, 2009
Elderly patients with diabetes fare better with heart bypass surgery than with angioplasty, according to a recent study.
Medicare coordinated-care pilot programs fail to live up to expectations, study finds
Feb 12, 2009
Most Medicare test programs designed to cut costs and keep elderly patients with one or more chronic conditions out of the hospital have failed, according to a recently published analysis of such programs.
Developing diabetes in middle age inflates risk of Alzheimer’s as a senior
Feb 03, 2009
Diabetics, including those who become diagnosed in middle age, have more than double the risk of acquiring Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia later in life, new research shows.
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...
Medicaid coverage lapses lead to more expensive hospitalizations
Dec 19, 2008
Temporary lapses in Medicaid coverage can lead to higher rates of hospitalizations for diseases that can be treated in primary-care settings, according to a recent report.
Interdisciplinary care cuts death rates for chronically ill seniors, helps diabetics most
Dec 17, 2008
A pro-active, multifaceted approach to senior care can significantly reduce both hospitalization and death rates among seniors with multiple chronic conditions, according to a new report. People with diabetes...