A primary-care-based telemedicine program has cut waiting time and improved screening rates for diabetic retinopathy in a large public-safety-net health system in LA County. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Diabetes & Endocrinology
Many Youths Not Adequately Screened for Diabetic Retinopathy
Many youths with diabetes did not receive timely eye examinations to screen for diabetic retinopathy, a new study has found. Medscape Medical News
First ADA Guidance on Diabetic Retinopathy in 15 Years
Since the ADA’s last guidelines on diabetic retinopathy in 2002, advances have included widespread use of optical coherence tomography, wide-field fundus photography, and intravitreous anti-VEGF injections. Medscape Medical News
Does Diabetes Affect Corneal Transplant Suitability?
Researchers have drawn different conclusions about the effect of diabetes on corneal endothelial cell count and donor eye suitability for transplant. Reuters Health Information
Perceived Barriers to Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Why aren’t many low income and minority diabetic patients being screened for diabetic retinopathy? This study found a striking divergence of opinion between patients and providers. Preventing Chronic Disease
Eye Is the Focus of World Diabetes Day in 2016
“Eyes on Diabetes” is theme of this year’s World Diabetes Day, with a survey indicating that vision loss is feared twice as much as other diabetes complications, yet there remain many barriers to care.
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Diabetic Neuropathy Screening: More Bang for the Buck
Researchers are finding ways to make annual screening quick, easy, and comprehensive for patients.
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Financial Incentives Deter Attendance for Diabetic Eye Screening
Contrary to what might be expected, a financial incentive to boost uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening was found to deter invitees from attending. Medscape Medical News
‘One-Stop Shop’ for Diabetic Neuropathy Along With Eye Screening
While diabetic patients are waiting for their eye drops to take effect at retinopathy screening, they could quickly be assessed for early diabetic neuropathy with new devices, at a one-stop shop. Medscape Medical News
Blindness Due to Diabetic Retinopathy Surges Worldwide
The percentage of blindness and visual impairment attributable to diabetic retinopathy was lower in low-income regions with younger populations and higher in high-income parts of the world. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Drops With Diet Rich in Marine PUFAs
At least two meals per week containing oily fish, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, seems enough to cut the risk by almost half in people with type 2 diabetes, suggests a post hoc analysis of a major trial. Medscape Medical News
Better Than Drugs: A Diabetes Prevention Program That Works
Matt Longjohn, national health officer of the YMCA, describes the very successful diabetes prevention programs administered through the YMCA and deemed reimbursable by CMS. Medscape Family Medicine
USPSTF Diabetes Screening Recommendations Are Cost-effective
The guideline means more people will be screened but it will still be of value, said an economist. Medscape Medical News
Following in My Footsteps: A Dad Reflects on His MD Kids
For Father’s Day, a physician reflects on what it’s like to have raised two future physicians.
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Obesity Surgery in Diabetics May Mean Less Eye and Nerve Damage
Patients whose type 2 diabetes improves after bariatric surgery may also be less likely to suffer microvascular complications, a U.S. study suggests. Reuters Health Information
Eye Benefits Last 4 Years Past Tight Glucose Control: ACCORDION
In this ACCORD follow-up in patients with longstanding type 2 diabetes plus cardiovascular disease, intensive glycemic control reduced the risk of retinopathy progression years later, in a “legacy effect.”
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Eye and Kidney Damage in Diabetes Tied to Heart Problems
Diabetes complications like eye, kidney and nerve damage can all increase the odds of hospitalizations and death from heart problems, a recent study suggests. Reuters Health Information
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Diabetic Retinopathy
A systematic review and meta-analysis find association, but the mechanism isn’t clear, and no randomized clinical trials of supplementation have been conducted as yet. Medscape Medical News
Persistent Diabetic Macular Edema: Converting Eyes to Aflibercept
In patients with persistent diabetic macular edema, switching from an older VEGF inhibitor to a newer one may improve outcomes. Conversion to aflibercept may now be another option. Medscape Medical News
Diabetes Linked to Lower Life Expectancy, More Disability
An Australian study suggests women and men with diabetes have lower life expectancy and more years of disability than nondiabetics; women with diabetes spend the most time living with disability. Medscape Medical News