Evaluating Adherence To Dilated Eye Examination Recommendations Among Patients With Diabetes, Combined With Patient And Provider Perspectives

Evaluating Adherence to Dilated Eye Examination Recommendations Among Patients with Diabetes, Combined with Patient and Provider Perspectives

Evaluating Adherence to Dilated Eye Examination Recommendations Among Patients with Diabetes, Combined with Patient and Provider Perspectives
Maxine D. Fisher , PhD, Yamina Rajput , MS, Tao Gu , PhD, Joseph R. Singer , MD, Amanda R. Marshall , BS, Seonyoung Ryu , PharmD, John Barron , PharmD, and Catherine MacLean , MD, PhD
Director, Real World Evidence, Vector Oncology, Memphis, TN, and was with HealthCore at the time of the study
Chief Medical Value Officer, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, and was with Anthem at the time of the study.
Maxine D. Fisher, Director, Real World Evidence, Vector Oncology, Memphis, TN, and was with HealthCore at the time of the study;
Received 2016 Jan 22; Accepted 2016 May 20.
Copyright 2016 by Engage Healthcare Communications, LLC
Diabetes mellitus remains the leading cause of new cases of blindness among US adults. Routine dilated eye examinations can facilitate early detection and intervention for diabetes-related eye disease, providing an opportunity to reduce the risk for diabetes-related blindness in working-aged Americans. The Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) established criteria for performing dilated eye examination in patients with diabetes.
To obtain information about adherence and nonadherence to diabetic eye examinations among insured patients to understand the barriers to routine dilated eye examinations, and to identify ways to improve the quality of care for these patients.
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The Rise in Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy

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Due to a number of health concerns such as hidden sugars and an increase in obesity, gestational diabetes is on the rise.
The Rise in Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy
Conceiving a child and giving birth is one of God's greatest miracles. Starting a family is a major milestone and exciting time for many. However, as with any health-related event, pregnancy can come with questions and medical concerns.
In recent years, a condition known as gestational diabetes, or GDM according to the American Diabetes Association, has increasingly made headlines. Today, the condition impacts close to 10 percent of pregnancies. Those diagnosed with the condition may have never before had diabetes.
Many years ago, gestational diabetes was hardly a concern for expecting mothers. In the past several years however, this term has increasingly been tossed around in Lamaze classes, popped up in baby books and heard in doctor's offices. Pregnancy blog What to Expect spoke with Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leef of Reproductive Biology Associates in Atlanta to understand what is causing the rise.
At the root of the problem, according to Dr. Mitchell-Leef, is America's obesity epidemic. As the source highlighted, half of all pregnant women across the country are overweight. Weight gain and obesity are risk factors for developing gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Thus, the rise in America's weight is directly correlated with the increase in incidences of gestational diabetes.
Gestational diabetes, a condition among pregnant women, is on the r Continue reading

Can drinking too much soda cause diabetes? Read Now

Can drinking too much soda cause diabetes? Read Now
According to one survey, its been found that around 48% of the American population consume soda on a daily basis.
Sure, these sweetened drinks have the taste to die for.
These drinks are famous among the kids; Not a days goes by when the kids forget to have their famous cola drinks.
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And why only kids, these drinks are equally famous among the adults.
Soft drinks and soda are must to have in every get-togetherand in fact, I have come across adults who just cant get enough of it and make sure to have with their meal.
But how these drinks have gone so popular?
Companies have invested millions of dollars in their advertisement and distribution channels.
These products are branded so well among the mind of people that it may seem like a healthy thing.
Also, their easy availability and low price have also helped them to reach every nook and corner of the world.They are just everywhere; you just cant imagine a place in todays time where these things are not available.
or if I may twist the question,do they cause any harm to the human body?
There are multiple researches that have confirmed that drinking sweetened beverageregularly will make you susceptible to the life-threatening problems like diabetes, heart problems, blood pressure and more.
Imagine the kind of food we are providing to our children.
The impact may not be evident today but it will definitelycreate Continue reading

Diabetes Treatments of the Future

When you think of long-term diabetes care what do you imagine?
I know the first thought that pops in many peoples heads that deal with diabetes on a daily basis is CURE . And that is something we all want, in the meantime however, I posed a question to the DOC about what types of treatment options they would like to see available for those with diabetes. Heres what they had to say:
Bridget: I know we all want a cure but I got to thinking so much has changed in just Treatment options in the past few years, so what types of treatment options would you like to see in the future?
Zak Grigsby: A cure. Period. Im tired of new gadgets and gizmos that Ill never be able to afford. I can barely afford the pump and sensor that I have now.
Kathy Klusman Lentz: Something that can be worn on the wrist that will be a CGM that can send your levels right to your pump and it can deliver insulin to you without having to do anything. It wont wake you up, it and the pump will just do it all. No more finger sticks and insurance will cover it!
Amy Bryant: I agree Bridget. I have been diabetic for over 30 years and diabetes care has come a long way! The only thing that I wish they would come up with is a pump that can calculate your carb intake by what we enter. Pretty much, our phones can have my fitness pal or calorie king down loaded and we can enter what we are eating to calculate the carbs; but I want the pump to be connected to the pdm so once its entered our bolus would start from that. I dont mind diabetes, CGM, shots or anything about it; but I dont do good with counting carbs and Continue reading

Top 5 diabetes Halloween costumes (and how to make them)

Top 5 diabetes Halloween costumes (and how to make them)
Diabetes can be scary and isolating, and many people with diabetes dont like to talk about it because they dont want people to pity them or their families. However, accepting yourself as a person with diabetes is an important step towards greater self-confidence and improved self-care. Proudly wearing your pump or cgm for everyone to see can be very empowering.
Halloween is just 2 weeks away, so in the spirit of self-love (and fun), weve got some awesome diabetes Halloween costumes for you to make! Sure, there may be people who wont get your costume. But on the positive side, its a great opportunity to educate people about diabetes. Also, anyone who does have diabetes will get your costume, and theyll be sure to give you a high five. Finally, youre sure to be the most original costume wherever you go, so make sure you join every Halloween costume contest out there! Here are our top five diabetes Halloween costumes, along with instructionsfor making them:
Cut head and armholes out of an extra-large cardboard box(or make a wearable sandwich board see instructions below). Decorate to look like your favorite insulin pump. If you want to add a cannula and insertion set, cut a circle out of plastic and attach to some clear plastic tubing.
A test strip costume is easy to make because its just a simple rectangle with a few bars and lines. Youve probably got test strips lying all over your house, so you wont have a problem finding one to copy. Use paint or markers to decorate 2 large piece of cardboard to look like a te Continue reading