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February 14, 2013

News for diabetes health professionals

Diabetes in Focus

Asians have higher diabetes risk despite lower BMI
Japanese-American women had twice the risk of diabetes as white women, even though they had lower BMI, researchers reported at the Excellence in Diabetes 2013 meeting. Researchers said hidden visceral fat may contribute to the increased risk of diabetes in some ethnic groups. Medscape (free registration) (2/11)

Diabetes, hypertension danger may be higher in firstborns
New Zealand researchers looked at 85 4- to 11-year-olds and found that firstborn children had a 21% decline in insulin sensitivity and a 4 mmHg increase in blood pressure compared with younger siblings. They also found that the eldest children tended to be taller and thinner. The findings will be published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. HealthDay News (2/12)

Nutrition & Wellness

Fast-food ads, increased obesity risk connected in study
Residents in communities with high levels of outdoor fast-food advertisements were more likely to be obese than those in neighborhoods with fewer food ads, a study revealed. The results were published in BMC Public Health. HealthDay News (2/13)

FDA should regulate soft drinks' sweeteners, group argues
The FDA should limit the amount of high-fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners in soft drinks, the Center for Science in the Public Interest argues in a petition filed with the FDA. "In the past 10 years or so, researchers have done a variety of experiments and studies that connect soft drinks to obesity," says the group's executive director, Michael Jacobson. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model) (2/13), USA Today (2/13)

Practice Update

HHS encourages e-patients with new effort
HHS announced plans to create a broad shift to a less hierarchical health care system and give patients and families a greater role in their own care. A new initiative aims to expand patients' access to EHRs, mobile health applications and devices, and secure electronic messaging between patients and providers, according to an article published in the journal Health Affairs. "Engaged patients ... are more likely than others to participate in preventive and healthy practices, self-manage their conditions and achieve better outcomes," said National Health IT Coordinator Dr. Farzad Mostashari. Politico (Washington, D.C.) (2/11)

Trends & Technology

FDA OKs Synthon, Breckenridge ANDA for pioglitazone
Synthon Pharmaceuticals and Breckenridge Pharmaceutical have received federal approval for their abbreviated new drug application for pioglitazone in doses of 15, 30 and 45 milligrams. The drug is indicated for type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise. Healio/Endocrine Today (2/13)

Using AI models may boost patient outcomes, curb costs
The use of artificial intelligence algorithms in health care resulted in significantly better patient outcomes at a lower cost, researchers at Indiana University found. "The framework here easily outperforms the current treatment-as-usual, case-rate/fee-for-service models of health care," said researcher Casey C. Bennett. Computerworld (2/12)

ADA News

Continuing education for health care professionals who treat patients with diabetes
Did you know that the American Diabetes Association has been accredited to provide continuing medical education for health care professionals for more than 25 years? Each year, the Association educates more than 20,000 health care professionals and scientists worldwide. Opportunities include live programs, webcasts, online and printed programs. Visit the recently redesigned Continuing Education Library.

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