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SGLT2i-Enduced Erythrocytosis Not Linked to Clots in Type 2 Diabetes

By Pearl Steinzor

July 21st 2025

No increased risk of thrombotic events identified despite rise in erythrocytosis among sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) users with type 2 diabetes, study finds.

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Semaglutide, Tirzepatide Cut Dementia, Stroke Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

By Pearl Steinzor

July 18th 2025

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Clinical Data Predicts Risk of Progression to Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

By Pearl Steinzor

July 15th 2025

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Semaglutide Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

By Pearl Steinzor

June 24th 2025

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Previsit Tools Boost Diabetes Deprescribing in Older Adults, Study Finds

By Pearl Steinzor

June 23rd 2025

Advancing Care in Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity: A Coordinated, Guideline-Driven Approach

Understand how recent advances in GLP-1 receptor agonists and other therapies are transforming the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity through a shift of reactive to proactive care that addresses root causes of cardiometabolic disease.

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Continuing Medical Education

July 23rd 2025

The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology

July 23rd 2025

Advancing Immunotherapy in Endometrial Cancer: A Managed Care Perspective on Personalized Care

1.5 Credits / Gynecologic Cancer, Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Oncology, Women's Health

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Dr Eliot Brinton: EMPA-REG Big Step Forward in Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

November 14th 2017

Dr Eliot Brinton: EMPA-REG Big Step Forward in Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

The EMPA-REG trial has been a big step forward for clinicians being able to put patients with type 2 diabetes onto treatment that also reduces cardiovascular disease risk, which is the primary cause of death in these patients, explained Eliot A. Brinton, MD, FAHA, FNLA, president of the Utah Lipid Center.

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—Healthcare on Election Day 2017, and Other Health News

November 11th 2017

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—Healthcare on Election Day 2017, and Other Health News

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week, and you can now listen to it on our podcast, Managed Care Cast.

AMA Expands Diabetes Prevention Effort Into More States

November 11th 2017

AMA Expands Diabetes Prevention Effort Into More States

This Week in Managed Care: November 10, 2017

November 10th 2017

This Week in Managed Care: November 10, 2017

This week, the top managed care stories included a vote in Maine to expand Medicaid and other election day 2017 results; CMS issued final rules for the DIabetes Prevention Program; and a report from the American Society of Clinical Oncology highlighted the link between alcohol consumption and cancer.

ICER Endorses Payer Coverage for Yoga, Mindfulness for Chronic Back Pain

November 8th 2017

ICER Endorses Payer Coverage for Yoga, Mindfulness for Chronic Back Pain

Mind-body practices have increased in popularity,but the challenge of variation between teachers and classes has been a barrier to payer reimbursement.

Study to Explore Link Between Diabetes, Pancreatic Cancer

November 7th 2017

Study to Explore Link Between Diabetes, Pancreatic Cancer

Rising rates of diabetes and obesity have been cited in the fact that pancreatic cancer is expected to be the second-leading cause of cancer death by 2020.

What We're Reading: Drug Overdose Deaths; New Anthem CEO; Diabetes Technology

November 6th 2017

What We're Reading: Drug Overdose Deaths; New Anthem CEO; Diabetes Technology

CDC released a report showing a more than 17% increase in drug overdose deaths last year; Gail K. Boudreaux will step in as new Anthem CEO; and the first glucose-monitoring system that doesn’t require a blood sample will hopefully be introduced by the end of 2018.

Final Medicare DPP Rule Adjusts Maintenance Period, Excludes Digital Providers

November 3rd 2017

Final Medicare DPP Rule Adjusts Maintenance Period, Excludes Digital Providers

CMS officials addressed a key concern that groups offering the Diabetes Prevention Program would bear too much financial risk, but they were unmoved on requests to let beneficiaries try the program more than once in a lifetime.

Dr Paul Chew: Employers Need to Embrace Diabetes Prevention in the Workplace

November 3rd 2017

Dr Paul Chew: Employers Need to Embrace Diabetes Prevention in the Workplace

With 30% to 40% of people in the workforce at risk for prediabetes, it is important for employers to embrace diabetes prevention in the workplace, said Paul Chew, MD, chief medical officer of Omada Health.

Current Health Status Is the Most Prognostic for Patients With Heart Failure

November 2nd 2017

Current Health Status Is the Most Prognostic for Patients With Heart Failure

Jaime Rosenberg

While current, prior, and change in the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire score were all significnatly associated with lower risk of mortality and heart failure hospitalization in isolation, when the current score was included with either prior or change score, only the current score was significantly associated with lower risk for all-cause mortality.

Most With Obesity Don't Get a Diagnosis or Referral for Care, Study Finds

October 31st 2017

Most With Obesity Don't Get a Diagnosis or Referral for Care, Study Finds

Findings from the ACTION study were presented during Obesity Week.

October 28th 2017

Innovative Strategies for Boosting Medication Adherence in the Real World

Christina Mattina

At a session during the National Association of Managed Care Physicians Fall Managed Care Forum 2017, speakers discussed how new approaches to encouraging medication adherence can help improve outcomes in patients with chronic diseases.

Statement: CGM Trials Need Standards, Safety Reports Must Be Transparent

October 28th 2017

Statement: CGM Trials Need Standards, Safety Reports Must Be Transparent

Authors from a working group of the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes made recommendations that could lead to broader use of technology. CGM systems are poised to make advances that could make them more useful to the larger group of patients with type 2 diabetes.

October 27th 2017

The New Normal: How Value-Based Care Is Reaching More Patients at One Insurer

While Congress debates the fate of the Affordable Care Act, healthcare transformation continues, as seen in an update released this week at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

October 27th 2017

The New Normal: How Value-Based Care Is Reaching More Patients at One Insurer

While Congress debates the fate of the Affordable Care Act, healthcare transformation continues, as seen in an update released this week at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

October 24th 2017

Statewide Data Infrastructure Supports Population Health Management: Diabetes Case Study

Craig Jones, MD Mary Kate Mohlman, PhD David Jorgenson, MS Karl Finison, MA Katie McGee, MS Hans Kastensmith

The use of statewide data infrastructure is effective at identifying criteria for diabetes outreach and management at the whole-population level.

October 23rd 2017

Teens Are Sleeping Less, and Smartphones Are Blamed

The authors find that sleep in teens fell after 2009, as smartphone use escalated. Lack of sleep has been linked to insulin resistance.

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care - Bipartisan ACA Deal and Other Health News

October 21st 2017

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care - Bipartisan ACA Deal and Other Health News

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week, and you can now listen to it on our podcast, Managed Care Cast.

October 21st 2017

Gottlieb: Puerto Rico's Medical Device Sector Hit Even Harder Than Pharma by Hurricane

The FDA commissioner said regulators would keep special watch over 10 manufacturers who are the sole source of key products. If necessary, they will allow products to be imported from overseas.

This Week in Managed Care: October 20, 2017

October 20th 2017

This Week in Managed Care: October 20, 2017

This week, the top managed care news included the bipartisan deal to stabilize the Affordable Care Act's insurance markets; coverage from the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy 2017 Nexus; and a plan to reduce clinician burnout at the computer.

October 20th 2017

Solera Health, ADA to Connect At-Risk Americans to Prevent Diabetes

Despite its clinical success the Diabetes Prevention Program has only reached a fraction of those who need it. That could change once Medicare starts paying for the program next year.

October 18th 2017

FDA Panel Gives Nod to Once-Weekly Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes

The injectible drug is expected to compete with Eli Lilly's Trulicity after a head-to-head trial showed superior results on glycemic control and weight loss.

October 17th 2017

Looking Ahead at the Specialty Drug Pipeline After an Active Year of Approvals

Christina Mattina

Aimee Tharaldson, PharmD, of Express Scripts kicked off the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) 2017 Nexus, held October 16-19 in Dallas, Texas, with a presentation on the pipeline of specialty pharmaceuticals in development.

October 16th 2017

Gestational Diabetes Raises Heart Attack, Stroke Risk, NIH Study Finds

Authors of an editorial suggest pregnancy serves as an early stress test on the body, and women who develop gestational diabetes should see it as a signal to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

October 16th 2017

Study: Linoleic Acid Is Beneficial for Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes

Jaime Rosenberg

With little research on the effects of omega-6 polyunsaturated acids in the prevention of type 2 diabetes (T2D), the study focused on the link between linoleic acid and arachidonic acid biomarkers with incident T2D.

October 13th 2017

Findings Point Toward Customized Diabetes Prevention

The findings generated data on 19 specific clinical variables that could help physicians and patients made personalized decisions about diabetes prevention.

October 12th 2017

Patients With Diabetes Hospitalized Less When Enrolled in Special Needs Plans

Alison Rodriguez

Specialized Medicare Advantage plans called chronic condition special needs plans (C-SNPs), may demonstrate greater improvement in outcomes and utilization of care for the beneficiaries when compared to non-SNP Medicare plans, according to a new analysis from Avalere Health.

October 11th 2017

Child and Adolescent Obesity Dramatically Increased Since 1975

Jaime Rosenberg

A new study focused on worldwide trends of body mass index, underweight, overweight, and obesity in children and adolescents over 4 decades and found the number of obese children and adolescents has increased by more than 10-fold.

October 10th 2017

Study of MAIT Cells Suggests Biomarker for Type 1 Diabetes

Researchers have focused on changes in the gut bacteria to figure out who is at risk for a loss of beta cell function.

October 9th 2017

Why Thaler's Nobel Prize in Economics Matters in Diabetes Care

Healthcare experts increasingly recognize that behavioral science will provide the ideas for reducing the $245 billion annual cost of diabetes in the United States.

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