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November 5, 2012

News for diabetes health professionals

Diabetes in Focus

Comorbid hypertension, type 2 diabetes raises CVD risk
Patients with comorbid hypertension and type 2 diabetes were more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those who only had hypertension, according to a Spanish study in Medicica and Clinica. Researchers also found those who had both conditions were at an increased risk of renal failure, atherosclerosis and micro- and macroalbuminuria compared with hypertensive patients without diabetes. FoodConsumer.org (11/3)

CABG boosts outcomes in diabetes plus multivessel CAD
Data on 1,900 patients with diabetes and multivessel coronary artery disease showed those who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting had lower rates of all-cause mortality, nonfatal myocardial infarction or nonfatal stroke at five years compared with those who had percutaneous coronary intervention with a drug-eluting stent. Lower rates of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events were also seen in the CABG group, researchers said. The results were presented at the American Heart Association meeting. Healio/Cardiology Today (11/4)

Sleep deprivation does not raise insulin resistance
A study in the journal SLEEP found short sleep duration did not cause increased insulin resistance and did not appear to impact glucose and leptin profiles in participants. However, lack of sleep may predispose men and women to overeating, researchers noted. PhysiciansBriefing.com/HealthDay News (11/2)

Most adults know that type 2 diabetes can be prevented
A survey by UnitedHealth Group found 92% of Americans were aware of a difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, while 82% reported knowing that type 2 diabetes is largely preventable. Most adults were also aware that excess weight, family history and sedentary lifestyle were key risk factors for diabetes, researchers said. BenefitsPro.com (11/2)

Nutrition & Wellness

Intervention to trim children's screen time yields modest outcomes
Techniques used in a program to cut down on screen time did not significantly change the number of hours spent by young children in front of a TV, computer or game console, according to a Canadian study in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers found no difference in BMI scores between the intervention group and the control group but did find a significant difference in the number of meals eaten in front of the TV. Reuters (11/5)

Pittsburgh's "10,000 Tables" pledge encourages family dinners
The Let's Move Pittsburgh campaign has begun a "10,000 Tables" pledge to get families to commit to eating a meal together at least once per week. Study data show that family dinners can help fight obesity in children, lead to better relationships and lower stress, and reduce drug and alcohol use. Families that sign up will get e-mails about preparing healthy meals at home and making lifestyle changes. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (11/1), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (11/1)

Practice Update

Health care industry adds 30,500 jobs in Oct.
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the health care industry generated 30,500 jobs in October. Hospitals added 6,200 jobs last month, while physician offices and outpatient clinics added 11,200 and 1,700 jobs, respectively, researchers noted. BeckersHospitalReview.com (11/2)

Trends & Technology

Poll: Many Americans self-monitor weight, exercise
A Pew Internet Project survey found 60% of Americans keep track of their weight, diet or exercise regime by themselves. However, researchers found only a fifth of all self-trackers utilize technology in monitoring their health, while half of them keep track in their heads. Only a third of self-trackers share the results with clinicians or family and friends, researchers added. MobiHealthNews.com (11/2)

HealthTap develops platform to allow users to rate docs
A two-part doctor rating platform has been created by HealthTap to assist consumers in making more informed decisions. The firm accepts votes from patients on their experiences with physicians on such metrics as personality and bedside conduct. The platform can also be used by physicians to rate their colleagues' knowledge of medicine. MobiHealthNews.com (11/2)

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