Association for Diabetes, Stroke Risk Varies by Age, Race, Sex
For individuals younger than 65, stroke risk increased for white women and men, black women, but not black men.
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The Effect of Lifestyle Counseling on Clinical Outcomes in Diabetes
Researchers sought to determine whether lifestyle counseling in routine care is associated with lower cardiovascular risk and mortality in patients with diabetes.
More Frequent Glucose Self-Monitoring May Improve Glycemic Control in T2D
Patients with T2D and obesity who monitored their blood glucose more frequently had better outcomes after a 12-week intensive weight management program.
CD4+ T Lymphocytes May Contribute to Diabetes in Women With HIV
In women with HIV and diabetes mellitus, CD4+ lymphocytes may contribute to the development of diabetes mellitus.
Childhood BMI, HDL-C Variability May Up Later-Life Diabetes Risk
Greater variability tied to higher risk, independent of mean levels for BMI, HDL cholesterol in childhood.
Vitamin D Supplementation Beneficial for Glucose Metabolism
Benefits on peripheral insulin sensitivity, disposition index for those at-risk or newly-diagnosed with T2DM.
Higher Fasting Plasma Glucose May Up Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Continuous increase in risk of pancreatic cancer with elevating fasting glucose, even within normal range.
Weight Loss Experiences Differ for Minority Groups With T2DM
Individual session attendance more strongly tied to weight loss in Hispanics, African-Americans.
Plant-Based Diets Inversely Linked to Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Association was strengthened when healthy plant-based foods such as nuts and legumes were included.
Excess Risk for Diabetes-Linked Heart Failure Greater in Women
Women with type 1, type 2 diabetes have greater excess risk for heart failure vs men.
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