The Journal of family practice
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Minimally. Regular moderate-intensity walking for a period of 4 or more weeks minimally decreased total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels by about 7 mg/dL in women with overweight or obesity (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, systematic review and meta-analysis on disease-oriented evidence). For adults ages 40 to 65 years, regular walking for 3 or more months inconsistently affected cholesterol and triglyceride levels (SOR: C, based on 3 randomized controlled trials [RCTs] with disease-oriented evidence).
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► altered mental status ► vomiting ►agitation.
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Aching midsternal pain following a basketball injury ►Worsening pain with direct pressure and when the patient sneezed.
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The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing, and owing to the aging population, the number of older adults with T2D is growing rapidly. By virtue of their age, older adults are likely to have been living with the disease longer than their younger counterparts. ⋯ These factors highlight the need for individualized glycemic targets and therapeutic strategies. In this roundtable, the authors discuss the management of older adults with T2D--a large patient population who often require treatment simplification.
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