April 30th 2024
People with diabetes exhibit significantly greater odds of developing carpal tunnel syndrome compared with non-diabetic individuals.
The 10 Worst Things Patients Can Say to Physicians
June 17th 2016Most patients are well-meaning and generally nice. But every now and then, you will get one who is a total pain to deal with. Maybe your patient lies to you, gets sarcastic, asks for special “favors,†or generally just pushes your buttons. We’ve all been there.
James List: Janssen's Work in Diabetes Treatment Continues Forward Progress
The field of diabetes care is continually moving forward. Even as data was being presented at this year's meeting of the American Diabetes Association the future was at the forefront of many people's minds in an effort to help these patients even more.
Especially for children with diagnosed with type 1 diabetes their journey with the condition will last decades affecting not only themselves but those around them. This is also true for patients with type 2 diabetes and how they confront these challenges can affect their life outside of diabetes as well.
Type 2 Diabetes: Rise in Adolescent Hyperfiltration Could Contribute to Diabetic Kidney Disease
June 13th 2016“Early diabetic kidney disease (DKD), including increased albumin excretion and renal hyperfiltration (HF), is common in youth with type 2 diabetes,†a collaborative team of researchers began in a poster session at the American Diabetes Association (ADA 2016) 76th Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Kyu Rhee: Using Watson's Technology in Oncology and Endocrinology
At the recent ASCO conference in Chicago it was announced that Watson Health would be used to help with cancer treatment. A similar announcement was made at the American Diabetes Association's annual meeting in New Orleans.
Too Much Sleep Is Just As Dangerous As Too Little Sleep in Developing Gestational Diabetes
June 13th 2016Everyone needs an adequate amount of sleep every night, but it should especially be a priority in pregnant women. However, there is a fine line between too much and too little sleep, but either way, both sides of the spectrum have an increase risk in gestational diabetes.
Just Six Months of Birth Control Use Significantly Increases Diabetes Risk Later in Life
June 12th 2016Not much is known about the relationship between oral contraceptives use and diabetes, but this untapped area got the spotlight during a session at the American Diabetes Association (ADA 2016) 76th Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, Louisiana.
First Study to Analyze Dual Hormone Bionic Pancreas for Type 1 Diabetes at Home
June 11th 2016Patients with type 1 diabetes can safely lower their blood glucose levels and hypoglycemia in a home setting with the dual hormone (glucagon and insulin) bionic pancreas, a new study revealed at the American Diabetes Association (ADA 2016) 76th Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, Louisiana.