Off-Label Use and Misuse of Hormone Supplements: AACE and ACE Position Statement - ...
Dec 15, 2020 - The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American College of Endocrinology developed a summary of known risks of using off-label hormone treatments.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1215/p759.html
Fracture Prevention in Older Adults - Lown Right Care: Reducing Overuse and Underuse - ...
Mar 15, 2020 - A collaboration between AFP and the Lown Institute promotes a vision of delivering health care that is based on the evidence, balanced in its approach, and focused on the patient.
American Family Physician : Lown Right Care: Reducing Overuse and Underuse
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0315/p370.html
Linagliptin and Glimepiride Equally Effective for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ...
Mar 1, 2020 - This study found that linagliptin is noninferior to glimepiride for reducing the risk of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0301/p309a.html
Type 1 Diabetes: Management Strategies - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2018 - There is considerable benefit of tight glucose control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Tight blood glucose control dramatically decreases the incidence of microvascular and macrovascular complications. Although glycemic goals should be individualized, most nonpregnant adults ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0801/p154.html
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Outpatient Insulin Management - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2018 - In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulin may be used to augment therapy with oral glycemic medications or as insulin replacement therapy. The American Diabetes Association suggests the use of long-acting (basal) insulin to augment therapy with one or two oral agents or one ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0101/p29.html
Testosterone Therapy: Review of Clinical Applications - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2017 - Testosterone therapy is increasingly common in the United States, and many of these prescriptions are written by primary care physicians. There is conflicting evidence on the benefit of male testosterone therapy for age-related declines in testosterone. Physicians should not measure ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1001/p441.html
Semaglutide Reduces CV Events in High-Risk Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - ...
Mar 15, 2017 - Semaglutide significantly reduced the composite outcome of CV death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, and nonfatal stroke (number needed to treat [NNT] = 43 over 2.1 years). It was generally well tolerated, and it reduced body weight by approximately 6.4 to 9.5 lb (2.9 to 4.3 kg).
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0315/p396.html
Diabetes Mellitus: Management of Gastrointestinal Complications - American Family ...
Dec 15, 2016 - Gastrointestinal disorders are common complications of diabetes mellitus and include gastroparesis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and chronic diarrhea. Symptoms of gastroparesis include early satiety, postprandial fullness, nausea, vomiting of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1215/p980.html
Update on Office-Based Strategies for the Management of Obesity - American Family ...
Sep 1, 2016 - Obesity is a common condition that is associated with numerous medical problems such as cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, and diabetes mellitus. Primary care physicians have an important role in helping patients develop a successful weight loss plan to improve their overall ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0901/p361.html
Treating Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: An Update - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2016 - Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy occurs in approximately 25% of patients with diabetes mellitus who are treated in the office setting and significantly affects quality of life. It typically causes burning pain, paresthesias, and numbness in a stocking-glove pattern that progresses...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0801/p227.html
Blood Pressure Goal of 140 to 150 mm Hg Is Best for Patients with Diabetes - POEMs - ...
Jul 1, 2016 - Although most recent practice guidelines have relaxed the blood pressure goals for patients with diabetes, there are still a few holdouts that suggest aggressive treatment. This analysis shows that the ideal range for hypertension control in patients with diabetes is between 140 and 150...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0701/p59a.html
Adding Sitagliptin Does Not Reduce or Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Outcomes - ...
Dec 1, 2015 - The glass half full is that sitagliptin does not increase the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes. The glass half empty is that it does not reduce the risk, either. And that is the important message: In patients with a mean glycated hemoglobin level of 7.2%, ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1201/p1020a.html
Management of Blood Glucose with Noninsulin Therapies in Type 2 Diabetes - American ...
Jul 1, 2015 - A comprehensive, collaborative approach is necessary for optimal treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Treatment guidelines focus on nutrition, exercise, and pharmacologic therapies to prevent and manage complications. Patients with prediabetes or new-onset diabetes ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0701/p27.html
Type 2 Diabetes: Updated Evidence Requires Updated Decision Making - Editorials - ...
Jul 1, 2015 - Clinicians need to consider the best available research findings, their own experience, and their patients' needs and values.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0701/p22.html
Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes (Drug Treatments) - Clinical Evidence Handbook - ...
May 15, 2014 - What are the effects of blood glucose–lowering medications in adults with type 2 diabetes?
American Family Physician : Clinical Evidence Handbook
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0515/p820.html
AAP Releases Guideline on Managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Patients 10 to 18 Years ...
Nov 15, 2013 - Childhood type 2 diabetes poses a challenge to many physicians who are not used to treating this disease in such young patients. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a guideline of evidence-based recommendations for treating type 2 diabetes in patients 10 to 18 years of...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1115/p710.html
Endocrine Society Releases Guidelines on Diagnosis and Management of ...
Jul 15, 2013 - The Endocrine Society recently published evidence-based recommendations on the diagnosis and management of hypertriglyceridemia in adults. Contributing factors include overweight and obesity, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol intake, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus, ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0715/p142.html
Diabetes: Treating Hypertension - Clinical Evidence Handbook - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2013 - What are the effects of antihypertensives and different blood pressure targets in persons with diabetes and hypertension?
American Family Physician : Clinical Evidence Handbook
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0415/p574.html
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Evaluation and Treatment - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2013 - Diabetic ketoacidosis is characterized by a serum glucose level greater than 250 mg per dL, a pH less than 7.3, a serum bicarbonate level less than 18 mEq per L, an elevated serum ketone level, and dehydration. Insulin deficiency is the main precipitating factor. Diabetic ketoacidosis ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0301/p337.html
Diabetic Nephropathy: Preventing Progression - Clinical Evidence Handbook - American ...
Mar 15, 2011 - What are the effects of treatments to prevent progression of nephropathy in persons with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and early and late nephropathy?
American Family Physician : Clinical Evidence Handbook
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0315/p732.html
ADA Releases Updated Recommendations on Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes - ...
Jul 15, 2010 - The 2010 American Diabetes Association's (ADA) Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes includes revisions based on new evidence. Several sections have undergone major changes.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0715/p206.html
Joint Guideline on Intensive Glycemic Control and the Prevention of Cardiovascular ...
Nov 15, 2009 - Recommendations from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACC), and American Heart Association (AHA) for glycemic control and prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1115/p1167.html
Diagnosis and Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2009 - Gestational diabetes occurs in 5 to 9 percent of pregnancies in the United States and is growing in prevalence. It is a controversial entity, with conflicting guidelines and treatment protocols. Recent studies show that diagnosis and management of this disorder have beneficial effects ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0701/p57.html
Management of Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2009 - Evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus focus on three areas: intensive lifestyle intervention that includes at least 150 minutes per week of physical activity, weight loss with an initial goal of 7 percent of baseline weight, and a low-fat, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0101/p29.html
Pharmacologic Management of Hypertension in Patients with Diabetes - American Family ...
Dec 1, 2008 - Hypertension is a common comorbidity in patients with diabetes, and adequate control of blood pressure significantly reduces the risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications. Patients with diabetes should achieve a target blood pressure of less than 130/80 mm Hg. The use of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1201/p1277.html
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