July 2021 Metabolic Disease Related News from our Partners at Consultant 360

PPIs May Improve Glycemic Control in People With Diabetes

In a recent review and meta-analysis, researchers examined how the use of proton pump inhibitors impacted blood sugar control in individuals with diabetes and the risk of incident diabetes in the general population.

What Do You Need to Know About Diabetes and Telemedicine?

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have expanded access to telehealth medicine as of March 6, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic,1 and many institutions have developed systems for commercial and Medicaid/Medicaid reimbursement.

What Do You Need to Know About Type 2 Diabetes and Kidney Disease?

In this Diabetes Q&A, Kelley Williams, MD, and Kim A. Carmichael, MD, discuss the relationship between chronic kidney disease and diabetes, including the latest diagnostic criteria and the therapeutic role of strict glycemic control.

AHA: OSA Often Goes Untreated in CVD Patients
 
The American Heart Association has released a new scientific statement on screening and treating obstructive sleep apnea in patients who have cardiovascular risk factors or conditions.

Weight-Loss Surgery Is Beneficial for Patients With Mild to Moderate Obesity
 
In a new study, researchers aimed to evaluate long-term outcomes among patients with class I obesity who have undergone bariatric surgery.