New poll finds older Americans believe Medicare should cover weight-loss drugs
Dec 13, 2023
A 2003 law currently prohibits Medicare from covering medications specifically for weight loss. The poll was among those aged 50 to 80.
Fresh, delivered produce tied to improvements in CVD risk factors
Mar 22, 2024
Significant improvements were seen for produce consumption, physical activity, non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and HbA1c.
Cycling linked to reduced all-cause, cardiovascular mortality in diabetes
Jul 20, 2021
For adults with diabetes, cycling is associated with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, according to a study published online July 19 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Burden of heart disease considerable for American Indians, Alaska Natives
Sep 26, 2023
Half of the participants reported at least one severe cardiovascular condition; the overall mortality rate was 19.8%.
6 percent with prediabetes develop diabetes within one year
Mar 11, 2022
Diabetes development is more likely for those with higher glycemic level, a BMI ≥30 kg/m2 and among Black versus white individuals.
Gestational diabetes mellitus may up risk for range of later cardiovascular conditions
Feb 10, 2022
Traditional risk factors such as subsequent diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia only partially contribute to higher risk.
Universal, age-based diabetes screening IDs most cases
Apr 07, 2023
The method identifies the greatest proportion of adults with prediabetes and diabetes compared with USPSTF recommendations and BMI-based screening.
Metformin, lifestyle changes cut risk for T2DM, but not CVD
May 27, 2022
No reduction seen in first occurrence of nonfatal MI, stroke, or CV death with either metformin or lifestyle intervention versus placebo
Muscle strengthening may cut risk for noncommunicable disease
Mar 01, 2022
Muscle-strengthening activities were inversely linked to risks for all-cause mortality and major noncommunicable diseases.
ACSM updates guidance for exercise in type 2 diabetes
Feb 16, 2022
“Exercise can play an important role in managing type 2 diabetes, and workouts can be modified to fit the abilities of most people. Those with type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight should consider...