Diabetes care
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The purpose of this study was to analyze the economic outcomes of a clinical program implemented to achieve strict glycemic control with intensive insulin therapy in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). ⋯ A clinical team focused on hyperglycemia management for ICU patients can be a valuable investment with significant economic benefits for hospitals.
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Multicenter Study
Lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease among individuals with and without diabetes stratified by obesity status in the Framingham heart study.
We assessed the lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among individuals with and without obesity and diabetes. ⋯ The lifetime risk of CVD among individuals with diabetes is high, and this relationship is further accentuated with increasing adiposity.