National Diabetes News
Real-world study reveals risks for kidney failure, death for adults with diabetes
The sleep switch that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts brainpower
Research Shows Benefits of Tirzepatide for Type 1 Diabetes and Obesity
'Light-touch' EHR referral strategy connects patients with prediabetes to community-based diabetes prevention programs
A recent study tested whether a referral order inside the Epic electronic health record (EHR) could help primary care clinicians refer patients to community-based diabetes prevention programs (DPPs), an important public health strategy to reduce incident type 2 diabetes, and whether patients enrolled after referral.
MIND diet, 3 other lifestyle interventions may help reduce cognitive decline
As we age, we experience a number of changes in our bodies and how they operate, including the brain. It’s not uncommon for people to have problems remembering names or having a slower time making decisions as we get older, normally referred to as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, it is not common for these types of cognitive issues to have a negative impact on a person’s overall daily life.
What supplement labels say, versus what consumers think they mean
Consumers read common supplement label phrases as promises of disease prevention or treatment, according to University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Duke University Medical Center research. Dietary supplement use is higher in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world, with approximately 56% of adults taking at least one form of supplement. While the FDA has regulations in place that hold companies responsible for ensuring the safety of their products and accurate labeling, the FDA does not review most supplements for safety or effectiveness before they are marketed.
