News
Thursday, June 27th, 2013
Diabetes Care June 25, 2013 OBJECTIVE This study compared the clinical and economic benefits associated with dual-goal achievement, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) <7% (53 mmol/mol) and LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) <100 mg/dL, with achievement of only the LDL-C goal or only the HbA1c goal in veterans with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This retrospective cohort analysis evaluated […]
News
Thursday, June 27th, 2013
ADA: June 20, 2013 The epidemic growth of type 2 diabetes in the U.S. over the past decade has clearly been shown to be associated with social, environmental and economic factors, as outlined in a Scientific Statement released today by the American Diabetes Association at its 73rd Scientific Sessions®. The release of the statement coincides with a call […]
News
Thursday, June 27th, 2013
The Diabetes Educator June 19, 2013 Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the level of physical activity, barriers to physical activity, and strategies used to meet physical activity goals in people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Methods A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used in a sample of 75 adults with T2DM enrolled in a worksite […]
News
Thursday, June 27th, 2013
Diabetes Care January 24, 2013 OBJECTIVE Carbohydrate nutrition during periods of physiological insulin resistance such as puberty may affect future risk of type 2 diabetes. This study examined whether the amount or the quality (dietary glycemic index [GI], glycemic load [GL], and added sugar, fiber, and whole-grain intake) of carbohydrates during puberty is associated with risk […]
Minority Diabetes Reports
Friday, June 21st, 2013
Red Orbit: June 18, 2013 Researchers have developed a risk assessment scoring system that they believe may better identify certain adults-– especially African Americans-– at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke than does the current system of diagnosing the metabolic syndrome. The results will be presented Tuesday at The Endocrine Society’s […]
Minority Diabetes Reports
Friday, June 21st, 2013
Diabetes Care June 18, 2013 OBJECTIVE To describe the burden of dysglycemia—abnormal glucose metabolism indicative of diabetes or high risk for diabetes—among U.S. women of childbearing age, focusing on differences by race/ethnicity. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Using U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data (1999–2008), we calculated the burden of dysglycemia (i.e., prediabetes or diabetes from measures […]
Minority Diabetes Reports
Friday, June 21st, 2013
The Diabetes Educator June 14, 2013 Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a culturally specific pilot clinic for Asian Americans (AA) in reaching glycemic target and to characterize factors affecting the attainment of glycemic control in comparison with white counterparts. Methods This electronic health record review included all new AA patients with […]
Minority Diabetes Reports
Friday, June 21st, 2013
Diabetes Care June 11, 2013 OBJECTIVES Recent studies have reported hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) differences across ethnic groups that could limit its use in clinical practice. The authors of the A1C-Derived Average Glucose study have advocated to report HbA1c in estimated average glucose (AG) equivalents. The aim of this study was to assess the relationships between HbA1c and the mean of […]
Clinical Trials
Friday, June 21st, 2013
Diabetes Care June 11, 2013 OBJECTIVE Several pathomechanisms are implicated in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome (MetS), most of which have not been investigated in African Americans (AAs). We examined the contribution of a selected panel of biomarkers to the development of MetS in Jackson Heart Study (JHS) participants in this investigation. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We evaluated […]
Clinical Trials
Friday, June 21st, 2013
The Diabetes Educator June 14, 2013 Purpose The purpose of the feasibility study was to compare the effects of music-assisted relaxation and imagery, administered via compact disc recording (MARI CD) without therapeutic intervention, to the effects of music therapy (MT), facilitated by a board-certified music therapist, on selected health outcomes of patients enrolled in diabetes self-management education/training […]
