May 17th 2024
Men with diabetes had a greater risk of CVD, lower limb and kidney complications, and diabetic retinopathy compared to women with diabetes.
"Diabetes Is Primary": Primary Care Providers Are the Foundation of Diabetes Care
June 16th 2014The fact that a "Diabetes Is Primary" session is held in parallel to the ADA scientific sessions is a significant recognition by the American Diabetes Association that primary care providers are the foundation of diabetes care in the United States. Highlights here.
Hot Swollen Foot in a Man With Diabetes: Image IQ
May 22nd 2014Acute stage Charcot foot is seen in a 55-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus. He has a history of peripheral neuroarthropathy with a 1-week history of a hot, swollen right foot. A radiograph of the foot revealed acute stage Charcot neuroarthropathy.
A Wide, Slow Cardiac Rhythm in a Lethargic Patient
April 25th 2014This 32-year-old woman's family brought her to the ED after 2 days of progressive confusion, fatigue, and weakness. Her multiple medical problems included juvenile-onset diabetes mellitus. Here, more details and a management challenge.
Complications of Type 2 Diabetes on the Decline: Which Ones and by How Much?
April 18th 2014You have probably read the news by now -- but do you recall the most remarkable rates of decline? Was it in MI? Lower-limb amputations? Death after hyperglycemic crisis? Check your memory with this quick quiz.