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Greater weight gain seen with intensive glucose control | DNA methylation may curb diabetes risk, study finds | Study shows healthiest, least-healthy counties in each state

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March 21, 2013

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Greater weight gain seen with intensive glucose control
Data on 8,929 type 2 diabetes patients showed those who were on intensive glucose control treatment gained more weight at two years than those who received standard care. The researchers found medication use was tied to less than 15% of the variability in weight change. The results appear in Diabetes Care. PhysiciansBriefing.com/HealthDay News (3/20)

DNA methylation may curb diabetes risk, study finds
Swedish researchers found modifying genetic functions through DNA methylation appeared to influence insulin-producing cells to regulate the amount of insulin they contain and release into the bloodstream. "This means that we gain a tool to influence the function of the risk genes, improve insulin release and thereby reduce the risk of diabetes," researcher Charlotte Ling said. The findings were published in Diabetologia. NewKerala.com (India)/Asian News International (3/20)

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Study shows healthiest, least-healthy counties in each state
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation analyzed county-based data to create a list of the healthiest and least-healthy counties in each state. They said least-healthy counties had higher mortality rates, more than 20% of children living in poverty, and higher rates of smoking and physical inactivity. USA Today (3/20)

Study: Healthy food discounts can change eating behaviors
South Africans increased their intake of healthy foods and reduced consumption of snacks when offered rebates of up to 25% if they purchased items on a list of more than 6,000 items reviewed by nutritionists and doctors, according to research released by the Rand Corp. The analysis, published on the website of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, also found that the rebates increased by 9.3% the ratio of healthy to total food purchases. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model)/Booster Shots blog (3/19)

Practice Update

CMS: Physicians need more training on proper billing
Physicians need better training on proper billing and management of program inefficiencies to ensure the integrity of public and private health care programs, CMS officials say. "Few physicians intentionally abuse or defraud the health care system, but nearly all contribute to waste," the officials said. MedPage Today (free registration) (3/19)

Trends & Technology

Skin implant can monitor, transmit glucose levels
Swiss researchers have developed a small, implantable device that can analyze chemical and protein levels and transmit wireless updates. A patch located on top of the skin powers the implant, which can monitor glucose levels in patients with diabetes, warn of impending heart attacks and help determine optimal chemotherapy doses. Research on the device was to be presented at the Design, Automation, and Test in Europe conference. Medical News Today (3/20)

Fatigue contributes to provider errors, survey suggests
Data from the Nurse Staffing Strategy survey revealed 27% of providers reported committing fatigue-related errors, and nearly 65% said they almost committed errors because of fatigue. Sixty-nine percent said they felt concerned about performing well during work hours due to exhaustion. BeckersHospitalReview.com (3/20)

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