Loneliness, but not social isolation, tied to CVD risk with diabetes
Jul 03, 2023
Loneliness was found to be a stronger predictor than lifestyle factors.
Moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity cuts diabetes risk
Jun 22, 2023
A larger absolute risk reduction was seen among those with the highest genetic risk.
2012 to 2015 saw rise in US insulin prices
Jun 16, 2023
However, the introduction of new insulin products after 2015 was followed by substantial discounting practices that lowered net prices.
Crowdfunding used for direct, indirect medical costs in diabetes
Jun 12, 2023
One-fourth of fundraisers reported having insurance, with about half of those patients saying that out-of-pocket costs were too high.
Very low-carb diet improves risk factors in adults with comorbidities
May 26, 2023
Greater improvements were seen for blood pressure, blood sugar levels and weight control versus the DASH diet.
Mortality up for patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease
May 24, 2023
Mortality increased from 2014 to 2019, with significant racial and geographic disparities observed.
Medicare Diabetes Prevention telehealth program expected to continue through 2023
By
John Roszkowski
May 02, 2023
The Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program’s telehealth capabilities will not cease when the public health emergency is allowed to sunset in nine days, allowing program providers more time to resume in-person...
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.
Shift work tied to later frailty
Apr 03, 2023
THe association was strongest for women working shift work versus those only working daytime.
Sanofi follows Lilly, Novo Nordisk in cutting insulin prices
Mar 17, 2023
Sanofi is the third company to cut prices on its insulin products and cap out-of-pocket charges to $35 a month.