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New Evidence Review: Diabetes + Untreated Depression = Increased Risk of Death

Started Mar 1 0 Replies

People living with diabetes who also have untreated depression are at increased risk of death, according to a recent evidence review in General Hospital Psychiatry.More than 42,000 patients with type…Continue

Tags: psychiatry, health, mental, diabetes, depression

Study Illuminates Ethnic Disparities in Diabetes and Cognitive Impairment

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Key Points:- Type 2 diabetes is associated with a higher risk of several forms of cognitive impairment and dementia (CID).- Blacks and Hispanics have higher incidences of type 2 diabetes and…Continue

Electronic Health Records Could Improve Care for Type 2 Diabetics

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike S. Jan 24, 2012. 1 Reply

Key Points:- Switching from paper records to electronic records does not adversely affect the care of patients with type 2 diabetes older than 40, according to a new study in Health Services…Continue

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For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit

Started this discussion. Last reply by Judith Jan 28, 2012. 42 Replies

Key Points:- In patients with diabetes who don’t require insulin, self-monitoring of blood glucose had a modest effect on HbA1c levels at six-months, which subsided after 12 months.- Self-monitoring…Continue

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New Evidence Review: Diabetes + Untreated Depression = Increased Risk of Death

People living with diabetes who also have untreated depression are at increased risk of death, according to a recent evidence review in General Hospital Psychiatry.More than 42,000 patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and depression were analyzed in the review. The reviewers discovered that depression was associated with a 1.5 fold increase in the risk of dying. In four of the studies reviewed, co-morbid depression was linked to about a 20 percent higher risk of cardiovascular death for…See More
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Yvonne replied to PP_DC's discussion 'FAQs about Side Effects' in the group Seniors With Diabetes
"I have found that too many doctors don't believe any of the side effects you tell them about. I once had a kidney stone from Vitamin D. After going to the ER and having a cat scan then a urologist who told me it was from Vitamin D, I mentioned…"
Jun 27, 2012
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Study Illuminates Ethnic Disparities in Diabetes and Cognitive Impairment

Key Points:- Type 2 diabetes is associated with a higher risk of several forms of cognitive impairment and dementia (CID).- Blacks and Hispanics have higher incidences of type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease than Whites.- Researchers project that reducing the disparity in rates of type 2 diabetes among White, Black and Hispanic patients could reduce the rates of cognitive impairment and dementia (CID) in Black and Hispanic patients. By Milly Dawson, Contributing WriterResearch Source:…See More
Jan 31, 2012
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Judith replied to PP_DC's discussion 'For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit'
"furball---the thread is getting long, but I posted earlier that Kaiser did this to me a couple years ago (200 strips/mo to 50/mo overnight). It is indeed a self-defeating trend, since we will all then have more complications!......"
Jan 28, 2012
furball64801 replied to PP_DC's discussion 'For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit'
"Good for you my brothers father in law lost his feet and then his legs. He was told to eat like usual and just take his insulin, he never tested and when my brother tested him he was always in the 400s so you see testing could have helped but the…"
Jan 28, 2012
furball64801 replied to PP_DC's discussion 'For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit'
"I hate to say this but this has been out for about a year or more. I have heard it on other boards, insurance companies want to either do away with testing for type 2s or limit dramatically. Folks its all about money, the diabetic is all at fault,…"
Jan 28, 2012
furball64801 replied to PP_DC's discussion 'For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit'
"Its pretty much the same junk I heard 28 yrs ago and not much has changed. My wife talked to my brother in law today and he is clueless. He has been dx at least 5 yrs but is in denial. He got tested the other day at docs office and rarely tests…"
Jan 28, 2012
furball64801 replied to PP_DC's discussion 'For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit'
"This is jut the beginning soon they will tell us insulin for a type 1 isnt needed. Its all about the money folks, its not there feet or eyes its ours. I testing at fasting years ago but never any other time. So one night I tested and my meter said…"
Jan 28, 2012
Linda G replied to PP_DC's discussion 'For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit'
"Often, as well...your blood glucose could be on a downward or upward trend not discernible on a metre....the more the reason to check more frequently."
Jan 28, 2012
brokenpole replied to PP_DC's discussion 'For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit'
"Thanks Peetie"
Jan 28, 2012
Linda G replied to PP_DC's discussion 'For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit'
"Wow....totally disagree on many facets re the above post!!! FRIGHTENING read!!!! 1. How may I detect if I am low....and believe me, one does NOT have to be insulin dependent in order to experience "bottom of the bird cage" lows! I've…"
Jan 28, 2012
Peetie replied to PP_DC's discussion 'For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit'
"Congrats Brokenpole. Cheers! :)"
Jan 27, 2012
brokenpole replied to PP_DC's discussion 'For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit'
"This clown worked in the doctors office where I was first diagnosed. I swear he had to be there. I was on glucaphoge (can't spell it, I have enough trouble pronouncing it) and it tore my GI track up. Went off it and on to other meds. THis idiot…"
Jan 27, 2012
Peetie replied to PP_DC's discussion 'For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit'
"So sorry to hear that you have had to suffer all these complications Mike."
Jan 26, 2012
Gerri replied to PP_DC's discussion 'For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit'
"With enough funding these people could probaly prove the earth's flat:)"
Jan 25, 2012
Peetie replied to PP_DC's discussion 'For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit'
"I totally agree with you Gerri."
Jan 25, 2012

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What are the best Health Apps out there?

Posted on June 16, 2011 at 8:39am 1 Comment

Another great post by Dr. Jessie Gruman about what makes helpful Health Apps.



Do you agree? What Health Apps do you use?





Why Angry Birds Gets More Play Than Health Apps



I have been musing about why, despite our fascination with gadgets and timesaving devices, so few of us use the apps and tools that have been developed to help… Continue

The Anxiety That Comes With Watchful Waiting

Posted on June 8, 2011 at 12:53pm 2 Comments

Dr. Jessie Gruman from http://www.preparedpatientforum.org posted this about watchful waiting and the way that it causes us to be so anxious about our next tests, upcoming doctor appointments or potential bad news about our health.  

 

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At 1:13pm on June 27, 2011, Patricia Bason said…
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Thanks for the friend add.
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Thanks for the FR! Manny's one great man isn't he. I thank God everyday for putting him here. He's put up more than one site for us diabetics and is a really great person for giving us a chance to unite.
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WELCOME TO ONE OF THE BEST DIABETIC FAMILIES YOU CAN FIND MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are here to help each other and lend an ear if needed. If you have a question just post it on our Forum where you will get a diversity of opinions, or just ask any of us on our pages and we will try to help you out.

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At 11:43am on June 4, 2011, Donna H said…
Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
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