Diabetes News

A recent study in Annals of Family Medicine confirmed the validity and reliability of a clinical tool in assessing burdens of COPD, type 2 diabetes and asthma.

Making screening decisions for diabetes based on age rather than weight is more equitable and could improve low screening rates, according to research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Donna Ryan, RN, RDN, MPH, CDCES, FADCES, about changes to standard practices of health plans that could improve diabetes care and health of people with diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association and Genentech have partnered to reduce inequities in eye care treatment to help those with diabetes gain equal access to the care they need.

A cognitive behavioral therapy multidisciplinary intervention was associated with a reduction in HbA1c and improvements in diabetes distress for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to study findings.

Of nearly 80 dietary clinical practice guidelines, most were aligned in their recommendations for consumption of plant-based diets and avoidance of salt, sodium and alcohol, a recent study found.

Once-daily oral verapamil may help preserve stimulated C-peptide secretion for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in JAMA.

Participants in behavioral weight-loss programs improved several CV risk factors for at least 5 years after an intervention ended, despite weight regain, compared with low-intensity programs or controls, researchers reported.

Analyzing psychosocial health and patient-reported outcomes is necessary when treating people with diabetes, and practices should incorporate screening into routine care, according to a review article published in Current Diabetes Reports.

Advanced hybrid closed-loop therapy reduces HbA1c and improves time in range among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes, with few serious adverse events, according to findings published in Diabetes Care.