One in ten with diabetes die within week of COVID-19 hospitalization: Weight a key factor
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 01, 2020
Researchers have linked higher BMI in diabetes to adverse COVID-19 outcomes in hospitalized patients.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, May 19
By
Alicia Lasek
May 18, 2020
Four ways to help residents prevent blood clots during pandemic … Georgia retirement community’s staff sheltering in place with residents during pandemic … Inpatient palliative care consultations...
Starch early each day helps keep glucose levels at bay
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2019
An early, starch-rich breakfast coupled with a low-starch dinner may be the key to better glycemic control, according to a new study.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, September 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 11, 2019
Eyes could be windows to Alzheimer’s disease risk … FDA OKs glucagon rescue pen for severe hypos in diabetes … Boosting vitamin K may help stabilize warfarin patients … Evidence lacking for...
Diabetes drugs may help prevent kidney failure, need for dialysis
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 06, 2019
SGLT2 inhibitors have shown promise in reducing the risk of kidney failure, dialysis and transplantation in people with type 2 diabetes.
Hormone injection gives bariatric residents non-surgical alternative
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 06, 2019
A hormone treatment has been shown to lower obese individuals’ glucose levels and weight, and may prove a viable alternative to bariatric surgery.
Routine blood tests predict diabetes 5 years out; use could lead to better outcomes
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 22, 2019
Routine plasma glucose level tests may predict which patients will develop diabetes up to five years beforehand, a study has found.
Sterile option for glucose testing available
Mar 03, 2015
The FreeStyle Precision Pro system from Abbott allows providers to test blood glucose levels with individually-wrapped test strips, the company said.
Metabolic molecule impedes wound healing, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2014
Poor wound healing can lead to amputations, or worse. New findings have helped unearth what happens to tiny blood vessels in the body to slow wound healing in diabetics.
Coming soon: a Breathalyzer for diabetes?
Jun 12, 2013
University of Pittsburgh researchers are developing a Breathalyzer than can detect and possibly monitor diabetes.