Diabetes Care

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• Expanding Treatment Options for Youth With Type 2 Diabetes
  Many new agents to treat type 2 diabetes have been approved for adults, but safety and efficacy data regarding the use of these drugs in children is lacking.

  March 28, 2016

• The Primary Glucose-Lowering Effect of Metformin Resides in the Gut, Not the Circulation
  In this report, the authors examine the glucose-lowering actions of metformin formulations -- focusing on the gut-based mechanisms.

  March 21, 2016

• The Time Is Right for a New Classification System for Diabetes
  A new approach to classifying diabetes could better improve the understanding and management of the disease.

  March 14, 2016

• Strategies for Improving Care
  Get up-to-date with the latest recommendations for optimizing the management of patients with diabetes.

  March 07, 2016

• Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes - 2016
  This brief summary provides a synopsis of the updated ADA recommendations for best practices in the care of diabetes patients.

  February 29, 2016

• Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Can Be Prevented by Lifestyle Intervention
  High-risk pregnant women who participate in a moderate lifestyle intervention may reduce their risk of developing gestational diabetes, a new study reports.

  February 01, 2016

• Acute Kidney Injury Predicts Major Adverse Outcomes in Diabetes
  Acute kidney injury, albuminuria, and low eGFR may be prognostic indicators of major adverse events in patients with diabetes.

  January 18, 2016

• Determinants of Diabetes Remission and Glycemic Control After Bariatric Surgery
  Which factors may predict diabetes remission after weight loss surgery?

  January 15, 2016

• Depressive Symptoms in Youth With Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes
  A study finds that symptoms of depression are common among adolescents with diabetes, highlighting the need for routine depression screening in this population.

  January 04, 2016

• Potential Impact of Prescribing Metformin According to eGFR Rather Than Serum Creatinine
  Is using estimated glomerular filtration rate a safe and effective means of determining metformin eligibility in individuals with diabetes?

  November 27, 2015

• Sleep Disturbances and Glucose Metabolism in Older Adults
  Certain sleep disorders may be associated with insulin resistance and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes among older adults, a study finds.

  November 13, 2015

• Rates of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  A new study compares the international frequency of diabetic ketoacidosis among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. How does it vary between countries?

  October 28, 2015

• Diabetes, Lower-Extremity Amputation, and Death
  Are those with diabetes who have lost a limb due to diabetic complications more likely to die than those who did not?

  October 14, 2015

• Using Skype to Improve Diabetes Outcomes in Youth
  Videoconferencing via Skype is a novel and useful tool for providing behavioral health care to adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers.

  September 30, 2015

• Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (SUNNY Trial)
  Is vitamin D supplementation effective on glycemic control? A new study examines the effects in patients with well-controlled type 2 diabetes.

  September 23, 2015

• Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Potential Complication of Treatment With Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibition
  SGLT-2 inhibitor therapy may be associated with euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis, and should be used with caution in diabetic patients.

  September 16, 2015

• Mismatch of Sleep and Work Timing and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
  A work schedule that interferes with the timing and duration of sleep may be associated with an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.

  September 09, 2015

• Diabetes Self-management Education and Support in Type 2 Diabetes
  The ADA and other groups issue a joint position statement regarding the self-management education and ongoing support services offered to those with type 2 diabetes.

  August 11, 2015

• Eating Disorders in Girls and Women With Type 1 Diabetes
  How common are eating disorders among young women with type 1 diabetes -- and how likely is it to reoccur in those who have recovered?

  July 28, 2015

• Evidence-Informed Clinical Practice Recommendations for Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes Complicated by Problematic Hypoglycemia
  This article offers an evidence-based algorithm to help guide clinicians in making treatment decisions for type 1 diabetics with problematic hypoglycemia.

  July 14, 2015