Guideline-Noncompliant Opioids Prescribed for Many With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Opioids were prescribed to nearly 43% of patients newly diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy who were started on pain medications.
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Spinal Cord Stimulation May Provide Relief in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
At follow-up, 65.9% of the treatment group and 8.5% of the control cohort exhibited improvements in painful diabetic neuropathy.
SGLT2i Use Linked to Reduced Mortality in Comorbid HF, Diabetes
SGLT2i use was linked to reduced mortality and morbidity in a real-world cohort of patients with heart failure and diabetes.
Lifestyle Changes May Increase CVD Risk in Some T2D Patients
Intensive lifestyle intervention may increase the risk for cardiovascular disease for type 2 diabetes patients with overweight or obesity and poor glucose control.
Cardiorenal Disease Burden Increased in Type 1 Diabetes Across Lifespan
Patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes have a high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but now, a new study shows that type 1 diabetes patients are more susceptible to both cardiovascular and renal disease.
Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Higher Risk for Parkinson Disease
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased risk for Parkinson disease (PD), as well as more rapid PD progression.
Can Vitamin D Lower Diabetes Risk and Reduce Cancer Progression, Mortality?
Vitamin D supplementation is associated with a 13% decrease in progression to diabetes in patients with prediabetes.
USPSTF Urges Prediabetes, T2DM Screen for Overweight Adults
The USPSTF recommends screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in overweight or obese adults aged 35 to 70 years.
Falsely Elevated HbA1c in a Patient With Euglycemia
Certain hemoglobin variants and conditions have been shown to affect red blood cell lifespan and hence may lead to false HbA1c results.
Treatment With Testosterone Significantly Reduces T2D Risk
Overweight or obese men frequently have low serum testosterone concentrations, which is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
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