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Metformin vs. Glipizide for Patients with Diabetes and Coronary Disease

Metformin was associated with better cardiovascular outcomes.

  • By Allan S. Brett, MD
  • June 18, 2013
  • Covering:
    • Hong J et al., Diabetes Care 2013 May; 36:1304

Capnography Useful in Identifying Patients with Diabetic Ketoacidosis

In this study, end tidal CO2 values >24.5 mm Hg excluded DKA in most hyperglycemic patients.

Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, and Simvastatin Are Associated with Excess Risk for Diabetes

Using low doses of these drugs might mitigate the risk.

  • By Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP
  • June 11, 2013
  • Covering:
    • Carter AA et al., BMJ 2013 May 23; 346:f2610
    • Huupponen R and Viikari J., BMJ 2013 May 23; 346:f3156

Safety of Sitagliptin: An Observational Study

Sitagliptin wasn't associated with excess risk for hospitalization or death.

CAC Scores Improve Prediction of CV-Related Mortality in Diabetics

Assessing coronary artery calcium was better than relying on traditional risk factors alone for determining cardiovascular risk.

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting vs. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Multivessel Disease in the Community

In an observational study in Medicare patients, a long-term survival advantage of CABG was evident for patients with particular clinical characteristics.

  • By Joel M. Gore, MD
  • May 15, 2013
  • Covering:
    • Hlatky MA et al., Ann Intern Med 2013 Apr 23

Salutary Effects of Lower Energy Intake, Higher Physical Activity, and Weight Loss in Cuba

Weight changes related to economic hardship and recovery were associated with changes in diabetes incidence and cardiovascular-related mortality.

Sweetening the Brain: Higher Fasting Glucose Levels and Alzheimer-Like Abnormalities

A study in cognitively healthy, nondiabetic individuals with family histories of dementia

Measuring Coronary Artery Calcium in People with Type 2 Diabetes Identifies a Low-Risk Subset

Coronary calcium scores might help stratify risk for adverse cardiovascular events.

Group Counseling for Children with Chronic Illness Is Effective

. . . and the benefits are enhanced when parents participate.

  • By Martin T. Stein, MD
  • April 3, 2013
  • Covering:
    • Scholten L et al., Pediatrics 2013 Apr; 131:e1196

Is Preoperative Diabetes Control Associated with Postoperative Complications?

In knee-replacement patients, the answer was largely "no."

  • By Allan S. Brett, MD
  • March 28, 2013
  • Covering:
    • Adams AL et al., J Bone Joint Surg Am 2013 Mar 20; 95:481

Intensive Glycemic Control and End-Stage Renal Disease in Type 2 Diabetes

One case of ESRD was prevented for every 430 intensively treated patients.

  • By Allan S. Brett, MD
  • March 26, 2013
  • Covering:
    • Perkovic V et al., Kidney Int 2013 Mar; 83:517
    • Shurraw S and Tonelli M., Kidney Int 2013 Mar; 83:346

Correcting Low Vitamin D Levels in Obese Adolescents Improves Insulin Sensitivity

Adolescents who took 4000 IU of vitamin D3 daily had lower fasting insulin levels and insulin resistance than controls.

Is Sugar Intake Specifically Driving the Diabetes Epidemic?

In a country-by-country analysis, sugar availability is related to prevalence of diabetes.

ACE Inhibitor, ARB, or Both in Diabetic Renal Disease?

Dual therapy with angiotensin-converting–enzyme inhibitors plus angiotensin-receptor blockers was no better than monotherapy.

  • By Allan S. Brett, MD
  • March 5, 2013
  • Covering:
    • Fernandez Juarez G et al., Am J Kidney Dis 2013 Feb; 61:211

Pediatric DKA: Too Often a First-Time Diagnosis for Type 1 Diabetes

One third of children in this multicenter study presented with DKA at the time of their initial diabetes diagnosis.

  • By Katherine Bakes, MD
  • March 1, 2013
  • Covering:
    • Klingensmith GJ et al., J Pediatr 2013 Feb; 162:330

Management Guidelines for Childhood Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Guidelines for primary care management, including use of insulin, metformin, finger-stick blood glucose and HbA1c monitoring, and lifestyle modification

Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion Is Associated with Prior Hypertension and Diabetes

Subsequent comorbidities include hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure.

Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Is Fluid Replacement Rate Associated with Cerebral Edema?

Development of subclinical cerebral edema did not differ between children who received slower versus more rapid fluid replacement.

  • By Katherine Bakes, MD
  • January 11, 2013
  • Covering:
    • Glaser NS et al., Pediatrics 2013 Jan; 131:e73

Evolving Consensus on Managing Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Aim for a reasonable and tailored program.

Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A Three-Drug Comparison

Amitriptyline, duloxetine, and pregabalin reduced pain to a similar extent.

  • By Allan S. Brett, MD
  • December 20, 2012
  • Covering:
    • Boyle J et al., Diabetes Care 2012 Dec; 35:2451

Guidelines for the Management of Stable Ischemic Heart Disease

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New recommendations inform treatment strategies that balance life-saving interventions with symptom relief.

  • By Joel M. Gore, MD
  • December 19, 2012
  • Covering:
    • Fihn SD et al., Circulation 2012 Dec 18; 60:e44

Adverse CV Events with Metformin vs. Sulfonylureas

In an observational study, cardiovascular risk was significantly lower among patients taking metformin.

Does Aliskiren Have a Role in Treating Patients with Diabetes?

In combination with an angiotensin-receptor blocker or angiotensin-converting–enzyme inhibitor, the drug was ineffective.

  • By Allan S. Brett, MD
  • November 29, 2012
  • Covering:
    • Parving H-H et al., N Engl J Med 2012 Dec 6; 367:2204

Direct Comparison of Long-Acting Exenatide vs. Liraglutide

At 6 months, type 2 diabetic patients who received liraglutide attained slightly lower glycosylated hemoglobin levels.

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