Study links statin use with diabetes progression, points to need for further research
Common statins are atorvastatin (sold as Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol XL), and pitavastatin (Livalo). More than 35 million Americans take the prescription drugs to help control cholesterol.
#VADidThat: Translating science into personalized diabetes treatment
VA has spent three decades assisting Veterans in managing their diabetes. Here’s two Veterans who have taken control of their diagnosis.
Virtual diabetes training benefits Veterans and active duty personnel
The American Diabetes Association awarded joint recognition to VA and DOD for state-of-the-art virtual diabetes training. VA program created the virtual platform and assisted in content creation.
Fresh Focus #13: Taste of the Holidays: Meal Planning with Diabetes
The holidays can be a magical time, but if you are a person with Diabetes, you might be worrying about controlling your blood sugar. This is a common thought, but the holidays don’t have to be a time for throwing in the towel on all the hard work you’ve done the rest of the year.
How to interpret A1c results to understand your diabetes numbers
The Hemoglobin A1c test is one of the most common tests used in managing diabetes. It is important to understand the A1c test does not provide an absolute number. It is a number within a range.
Marine Veteran commends VA diabetes campaign
VA’s “Understand Your Diabetes Numbers” campaign addresses treatment goals, medication and nutritional management. And the importance of hemoglobin A1c test results and shared decision making.
Veterans: Enjoy eating out when you have diabetes
Having diabetes can make eating out tough, but you CAN enjoy healthy foods at your favorite restaurants. Here’s great tips from MyHealtheVet to help you while you keep eating healthy for diabetes.
Borne the Battle #175: Benefits Breakdown: Diabetes Education, Programs
25% of Veterans in the VA Healthcare System have been diagnosed with diabetes. Mary Julius, breaks down devices, tools and education available to diabetic veterans both in-person and online.
Yes, You Can! (Prevent Diabetes)
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 84 million adults have the condition, and 9 out of 10 individuals with prediabetes don’t know they have it. Without weight loss and physical activity, it is estimated that 15-30% of those with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years.
Blood test could predict future diabetes in Vets
The random plasma glucose test predicts who is at risk of developing diabetes within five years, according to a VA study. The finding could help Veterans avoid the disease or get earlier treatment.
Surviving a war, but fighting the battle at home with Type 2 Diabetes
W.L. Harris made it through combat in the jungles of Vietnam relatively unscathed, but some 50 years later, the 71-year old U.S. Marine Corps Veteran now battles a different life-altering trauma: type 2 diabetes.
Researchers publish long-term findings from VA Diabetes Trial
VA researchers have published long-term follow-up results from a major clinical trial involving Veterans with diabetes. Patients who had received intensive therapy to lower blood sugar levels saw no significant drop in heart attacks or strokes over the long term.
