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Underserved communities to get help preventing diabetes

An estimated 86 million American adults have prediabetes, but only one in 10 of these people knows they are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Fifteen free and charitable clinics across the country will receive funding to help reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes as part of two grant programs from the AMA Foundation and AmeriCares.

Prevention & Wellness
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New diabetes guidelines: Screen patients aged 45 and older

New draft guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommend screening adults aged 45 and older for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. The recommendation could mean identifying and treating undiagnosed diabetes in millions more people, preventing complications and improving quality of life.

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10 top states where health insurers dominate: New study

An annual analysis of commercial health insurance markets revealed the 10 most competitive and 10 least competitive states among health insurers. Find out where your state ranks.

Access to Care
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YMCA, physicians join to prevent diabetes in Florida community

Physicians in a Florida community are getting help with screening patients for type 2 diabetes and improving outcomes around the disease. Part of the AMA’s Improving Health Outcomes initiative, this pilot is exploring a process for physicians to screen patients for prediabetes, refer eligible patients to participate in the local YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program and receive feedback from the program to use in patients’ care plans.

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Rate of diagnosed diabetes may be slowing but still too high

The rate of diagnosed diabetes cases could be plateauing, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—but the numbers of diagnosed cases still are alarmingly high.

Chronic Diseases
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Southwest Florida takes on diabetes prevention

At-risk seniors in a Florida community are getting some extra help with preventing the onset of type 2 diabetes. About half of all U.S. adults aged 65 years or older have prediabetes, the precursor to diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Benefits of diabetes prevention program long-lasting: Study

Participants in a diabetes prevention program 15 years ago continue to have lower rates of type 2 diabetes development than those assigned to a placebo, according to the latest findings of the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 74th Scientific Sessions.

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Diabetes takes center stage in JAMA

A special theme issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released this week examines a variety of issues that will impact the treatment and prevention of diabetes, one of the most troubling epidemics in the United States and around the globe.

Chronic Diseases
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CDC report: Cases of diabetes in U.S. reach 29 million

Since 2010, the official estimate of people in the United States who have diabetes has climbed from 26 million to 29 million, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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