Lipid-lowering drugs save lives, but use decreasing
Dec 01, 2023
In 2019 to 2020, 56% of patients with high cholesterol were on statins for primary prevention and 85% were on them for secondary prevention.
AHA: Fresh produce prescription improves glycemic control
Nov 14, 2023
The findings were seen among low-income individuals with diabetes and poor glycemic control.
Gender life expectancy gap increased from 2010 to 2021
Nov 13, 2023
The leading contributors to the widening gender life expectancy gap from 2019 to 2021 included COVID-19 and unintentional injuries.
Time-restricted eating effective for weight loss, lowering HbA1c
Nov 02, 2023
TRE without calorie counting is effective and yields significant reduction in body weight at six months.
Red meat intake linked to increased risk for type 2 diabetes
Oct 20, 2023
Substitution of one serving/day with nuts and legumes or dairy is associated with a significantly reduced risk for type 2 diabetes.
Earlier diagnosis of type 2 diabetes linked to lower life expectancy
Oct 19, 2023
The hazard ratio for all-cause mortality was 2.69 for those with a diagnosis at 30 to 39 years and 1.39 for those with a diagnosis at 70 years or older.
Decision support tool cuts hypoglycemia risk in older adults
Oct 11, 2023
A decreased use of insulin and sulfonylureas was seen postintervention.
Tirzepatide bests semaglutide for patients with type 2 diabetes
Oct 05, 2023
The benefits include both blood sugar control and weight loss.
Pharmacist-led intervention lowers HbA1c in type 2 diabetes
Sep 28, 2023
UCMyRx exposure was negatively linked to HbA1c but not to systolic BP among Hispanic patients with type 2 diabetes.
Flu vaccine uptake varies by sociodemographic factors in CKD patients
Sep 26, 2023
Just under three-quarters of patients with chronic kidney disease receive flu vaccines