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New Position Statement on Diabetes for Older Adults
Posted: Saturday, July 14, 2012
Three international diabetes groups have taken the first step toward developing a global initiative to improve diabetes care for older people.

America's Waistline Expands and Costs Soar
Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2012
The additional medical spending due to obesity is double previous estimates and exceeds even those of smoking.

Chemicals in Cosmetics Linked to Diabetes
Posted: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Serum levels of phthalate metabolites are linked with the development of type 2 diabetes in the elderly.

New Codes for Reimbursement from Medicare for Preventive Services
Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
You've probably heard that Medicare now covers an additional set of preventive services, such as intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease risk and obesity, and screening for depression. But do you know the rules concerning these services or the G-codes for them?.

Poor Glycemic Control Worsens Incontinence
Posted: Saturday, July 09, 2011
In older women with diabetes and urinary incontinence, high A1c levels are associated with patient reports of more severe limitations due to incontinence.

In Diabetes Patients, Good Scores on Bone Tests May Not Rule Out Risk
Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2011
Although many older diabetes patients have good bone density scores, they are as prone to fractures as people with osteoporosis.

High Blood Sugars Increases Death Risk by 23% in Hospitalized Elderly
Posted: Saturday, March 05, 2011
In hospitals, a blood glucose level of 180 mg/dl or less might be an appropriate target in people who have not been diagnosed with diabetes.

A 495% Increase in Annual Incidence of Unintentional Therapeutic Errors Involving Insulin
Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011
Unintentional therapeutic errors involving insulin occurred primarily in adults more than 40 years old (73%) and occurred between the hours of 6-12PM.

New Report Ties Diabetes to Shortened Life Expectancy
Posted: Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Despite medical advances, a 50-year-old with the disease still can expect to live 8.5 years fewer years, on average, than a 50-year-old without the disease.

CDC: Diabetes Cases Could Triple by 2050
Posted: Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Older, more diverse population and longer lifespans contribute to increase.

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