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Outcomes of a virtual CGM initiation service (virCIS) for primary care patients with diabetes [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is now considered a standard treatment option in diabetes care. However, its adoption has been slower in primary care settings compared to endocrinology practices, resulting in unequal access for patients with diabetes. Setting: Primary care practices in Colorado. Two practices were FQHCs.

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Dual Therapy Boosts Nerve Conduction in Diabetes

Physician's Weekly

Dapagliflozin plus methylcobalamin improved nerve function and glucose control in diabetic neuropathy. 2025.1514783/full The post Dual Therapy Boosts Nerve Conduction in Diabetes first appeared on Physician's Weekly. The statistical analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4 tool (ROB 2.0).

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Rural Ontario Complete Lifestyle Medicine Intervention Program (CLIP-ON) [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Lifestyle medicine programs have demonstrated a positive impact in managing these diseases but are poorly implemented and unavailable in rural communities. Results: Cohort one of eight participants completed CLIP-ON in April 2024. Context: Chronic illness is at a record high in society. gender, age, race, education, etc.),

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Key Facts GPs Should Know About GLP-1 Analogs

Family Medicine Initiative

In March 2024, FDA therefore approved semaglutide for secondary CVD prevention in overweight or obese adults. 4 Chronic Kidney Disease The FLOW trial randomized 3,534 patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes and started treating them with s.c. over 40 months (ARR). semaglutide 2.4 mg or placebo for 52 weeks.

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The Importance of Diabetic Retina Exams: Safeguarding Vision in the Face of Diabetes

Family Physicians of Greeley

Living with diabetes requires a vigilant approach to healthcare, and one crucial aspect often overlooked is regular diabetic retina exams. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the significance of diabetic retina exams and why they are essential for individuals managing diabetes.

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Q&A: Physicians Weigh Improvements in MASLD Treatment Against Gaps in Assessment Strategies

Physician's Weekly

As rates of MASLD, which is linked to obesity and diabetes, rise, new therapies have emerged, but better diagnostic and monitoring strategies are needed. This is a well-done and concise summary of where we are in 2024 in trying to tackle the immense public health problem of MASLD.” PW: How may this summary affect patient care?

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Oregon-based medical group Northwest Permanente announces affiliation with The Permanente Medical Group of Northern California

Permanente Medicine

Both of our groups have walked the walk and have achieved superior and equitable patient outcomes, created fulfilling environments to practice medicine, and committed to managing the costs associated with care.” TPMG teams are sharing programs for diabetes management to support patients in NWP.

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