Diabetes
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1% Jump in Glucose Yields 25% Jump in Cardiovascular Risk
Key clinical point: The risk of a major cardiovascular event increases as blood glucose rises. Major finding: Every 1% increase in HbA1c conferred...
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Diabetes Increases Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
Key clinical point: Starting at the onset of diabetes, routine pulse palpation, ECGs, and patient interviews focused on signs of atrial...
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Markers predict hypoglycemia on intensive glycemic therapy
Key clinical point: Consider measuring fasting C-peptide levels and testing for GAD autoantibodies before starting intensive therapy for type 2...
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Type 2 Diabetes Boosts Risk for Death in Heart Failure Patients by 70%
Key clinical point: Among patients with ischemic heart failure, type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased mortality risk. Major finding:...
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Fractures Increased With Two Diabetes Drugs
Key clinical point: Consider possible increased fracture risks with thiazolidinediones and sulfonylureas when choosing diabetes drug therapy....
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Hypoglycemia Common After Bariatric Surgery
Key clinical point: Be alert for frequent hypoglycemia after bariatric surgery. Major finding: Patients averaged 42 minutes/day in hypoglycemia...
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Statins Do Not Worsen Diabetes Microvascular Complications, May Be Protective
Key clinical point: Statins may protect against microvascular complications in diabetes patients. Major finding: Statin users were significantly...
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Prediabetes Increases Cancer Risk by 15%
Key clinical point: Prediabetes patients may have an increased risk of cancer. Major finding: Prediabetes was associated with a 15% increased risk...
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Program Prevented Antipsychotic-induced Weight Gain in Youth
Key clinical point: Prescribing antipsychotics for children and youth is associated with a high risk of clinically significant weight gain and...