150 minutes of brisk exercise can reduce risk of diabetes
Walking briskly or cycling for the recommended 150 minutes a week can reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2…
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A broader look at insulin
Be sure your knowledge is current. Takeaways: Insulin is a critical part of diabetes management for many people. Insulin types…
A potential change in the diagnosis of diabetes
A new article from Healthline reveals a potential change to the diagnosis of diabetes. (more…)
ADA releases position statement on diabetic neuropathy
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has released a position statement on diabetic neuropathy that outlines recommendations for preventing and managing…
At least 10% of MI patient may have undiagnosed diabetes
At least 10 percent of people who have a myocardial infarction (MI) may have undiagnosed diabetes, according to research presented…
Cartoonist with a cause
The cartoons of Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CED, help patients cope with diabetes.
Changing injury trends related to diabetes and insulin injection
This article is the first in a two-part series brought to you in partnership with the International Safety Center.
In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 30 million people live with diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes, and the American Diabetes Association estimates that 1.5 million Americans are newly diagnosed with diabetes every year.
Diabetes is risk factor for surgical site infections
Patients with diabetes who undergo surgery are 50% more likely to develop a surgical site infection compared to patients without…
Diabetes— Pharmacologic management update
Concentrated insulin and noninsulin medications help patients manage their diabetes. Takeaways: when large volumes of insulin are injected subcutaneously, inadequate…
Differentiating diabetes complications: What’s your call?
A patient who collapsed at home arrives at the hospital with a blood glucose level off the charts, plus extreme thirst and polyuria. Think his diagnosis is cut and dried? Think again.
Doubling or tripling of Americans with diabetes
As many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 if current trends continue, according to a…
Drugs Today – December 2008
Web exclusive! An update of drug news, including alerts, approvals, and removals.
FDA approves first continuous glucose monitoring system for adults not requiring blood sample calibration
On September 27, 2017, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System, the first continuous…
FDA approves Lucentis to treat diabetic retinopathy
On February 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the approved use for Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) 0.3 mg…
FDA approves new diabetes treatment
In late September 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new oral treatment for type 2 diabetes.…
FDA approves product for treating diabetic foot ulcers
On January 7, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new indication for the Integra Omnigraft Dermal Regeneration Matrix…
Getting comfortable with carbohydrate counting
Teach patients with diabetes this essential tool for self-care. Takeaways: Carbohydrate counting can be a challenging skill for both nurses…
HbA1c poor way to identify children with diabetes
HbA1c is not a reliable way to identify children with diabetes according to a study in DiabetesCare. The study authors…
Health promotion and disease prevention in rural communities
Key takeaways Diabetes and risk of diabetes is high nationwide, especially within rural communities with limited access to care. Group…
How Denton County is addressing the diabetes epidemic
The impact of diabetes is well known. In a little over a decade, it’s estimated 54 million people in the…
I have diabetes. How do I live with it?
A colorful teaching tool can help your patients understand and control this chronic disease.
Improving insulin adherence in diabetes care
By addressing patients’ concerns, you can help them adhere to insulin therapy with less pain and anxiety.
Insights into glucose monitoring for diabetes
Developments in testing provide better outcomes for your patients. Key Takeaways – Self-monitoring of blood glucose allows patients with diabetes…
Making diabetes education more effective
Is individual or group education most effective for patients with diabetes? (more…)
Microalbumin: Little test, big payoff
The earlier renal disease is detected, the better. That’s why the microalbumin test is so important for patients with certain chronic conditions.
New research uncovers six different forms of prediabetes
Implications for the prevention of type 2 diabetes The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that approximately…
Pharmacologic management of type 2 diabetes in older adults
Practical approaches for APRNs. Takeaways: Advanced practice RNs face challenges when managing type 2 diabetes in older adults, who are…
Pregestational diabetes associated with congenital anomalies
Pregestational diabetes is associated with congenital anomalies, but obesity alone is not, according to a study in the Obstetrics and…
Quality improvement in action: Revised critical blood glucose value
Interprofessional team takes action to improve care of patients with diabetes. Takeaways: The revision of a hospital’s critical blood glucose…
Save our soles
Key takeaways Prevention of diabetic foot ulcers begins with daily foot inspection. In the hospitalized patient, foot inspections done by…
Secondary prevention of stroke
Every 40 seconds, a stroke occurs in the United States. This translates to approximately 795,000 strokes annually; of these, about…
Study: Gestational diabetes may increase risk for atherosclerosis later in midlife
Pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes may be at risk for early atherosclerosis during midlife before the onset of diabetes…
Study: High glucose in patients with diabetes increases risk of dehiscence after surgery for chronic wounds
A study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery reports that preoperative and postoperative hyperglycemia and elevated A1c in patients with…
Supplemental nutrition in hospitalized patients with diabetes
Continuing Nursing Education Learning objectives 1. Differentiate between enteral and parenteral nutrition. 2. Discuss how to manage hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia…
Take Note – April 2007
A monthly round-up of clinical, practice, and career news, updates, and alerts.
Take Note – April 2008
Pam Cipriano to receive ANA’s Distinguished Member Award American Nurse Today Editor-in-Chief Pamela Cipriano, PhD, RN, FAAN, will receive the…
Take Note – February 2009
WEB EXCLUSIVE! A monthly round-up of clinical and practice news and alerts.
Take Note – June 2008
Failure to rescue is most common safety mistake in hospitals HealthGrades’ fifth annual Patient Safety in American Hospitals Study found…
Take Note – June 2009
A monthly round-up of clinicial and practice new and alerts.
Take Note – March 2007
Previous hospital-room occupants may spread MRSA and VRE The risk of acquiring methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)…
Take Note – November 2006
American Diabetes Association releases food guidelines for specific medical categories “When you’re talking about diabetes, there is no ‘one size…
Taking control of our health: An interview with Scott Greenstone
The American Nurse team is delighted to have had an opportunity to speak with Scott Greenstone, a registered nurse who…
Taking steps in the hospital to prevent diabetes-related readmissions
Preventing readmissions is an important quality focus. Here is how you can work with other team members to help reduce readmissions for patients who have diabetes.
Women report more negative emotional impact from diabetes than men
A survey from Rite Aid and WebMD found that compared to men, women report that diabetes had a greater negative…
