Diabetes Archives - Page 52 of 56 - The Cardiology Advisor

Patients with diabetes of high clinical complexity had a risk-adjusted probability of severe hypoglycemia increase from 1.74% to 3.04% with standard and intensive treatment, respectively.

Prevention

Overweight and Obesity Prevalence Higher in Less Walkable Neighborhoods

June 1, 2016

The adjusted prevalence of overweight and obesity was lower in the highest walkable areas compared to the lowest (43.3% vs 53.5%).

Dyslipidemia

Diabetes Patients With LDL-C <2.0 mmol/L at Increased Risk for CV Events

May 31, 2016

For diabetes patients with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels 2.5 mmol/L.

Metabolic

Air Pollution Can Increase Blood Glucose, LDL, and Triglycerides

May 30, 2016

After 3 months of air pollution exposure, researchers found individuals had higher blood glucose levels, higher levels of low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides, and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.

Dyslipidemia

Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Increased With Renal Function Decline

May 27, 2016

Patients with rapid decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate had adjusted risk of major adverse cardiovascular events that was 4.11 times higher.

Stroke

Sulfonylureas May Increase Risk of Stroke in Patients With Diabetes

May 22, 2016

Treatment with sulfonylureas may inhibit the neuroprotective effects of KATP channel activation and increase stroke risk in patients with diabetes.

CHD

Revascularization Strategies for Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Diabetes

By

Britt Gambino

May 13, 2016

Percutaneous coronary intervention use has increased among patients with diabetes and multivessel coronary artery disease who present with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.