Mary Caffrey

A rule that would have created national standards for menu labels was halted a day before it took effect in May. Advocates for healthy eating cried foul, but a trade group for convenience stores said the rule would have harmed its members.

More than 100 million adults don't have dental coverage, which is not an essential health benefit even though data show rising numbers of emergency department cases related to dental problems. A Michigan experiment shows a possible solution, but even the study's author said it is not a panacea.

Evidence shows aiding patients' spiritual needs improves their health, but few doctors address them.

The reduced mortality risk was not seen in patients who did not have diabetes before surgery. But in those who did, the results were dramatic.

In the days since Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) turned down his thumb and became the third Republican to vote against the “skinny repealâ€

The standards warn that too few people with diabetes or prediabetes have access to programs that would help them.

While the study found an association between moderate drinking and a low risk of diabetes, it doesn't prove that a few drinks throughout the week reduces one's risk, according to the UK's National Health Service.

Screening for depression should be ongoing in patients with heart disease, the study's lead author said.

The commissioner seems highly aware of what is possible: fewer trips to the doctor, better disease management, and stronger communication between doctor and patient.

The authors find that giving patients a chance to get their BMI below 30 improves their odds of getting off medications, including insulin.

While Gallup-Sharecare and CDC had different ways of calculating diabetes prevalence, the bottom line is the same: the rate is too high and continues to climb in an alarming way. The survey featured breakdowns on diabetes prevalence by occupation.

Researchers said they expected people with dogs to walk more than those without, but the size of the gap surprised them. The lead author, who studies dementia, said the results could point to a solution for seniors looking for a way to stay active.

A Harvard expert says there are still times when finger stick tests make sense, but payers may question why they should pay for supplies.

Being overweight or obese as a teenager raises the risk of developing colon cancer later in life, a new study in the journal CANCER has found.

Researchers found very little dropoff in emergency department use in the first months after Medicaid expansion, but they did find a change in the payer mix. In addition, expansion did help stabilize finances for both hospitals and patients.

Luminaries from the worlds of research, regulation, and advocacy in diabetes gathered in Bethesda, Maryland, to discuss what future rules for drug and device approvals might look like if things like hypoglycemia and time in range had consideration.

The data confirm what Medicaid beneficiaries report and what a study by a Wharton School professor found: physicians' willingness to take on Medicaid patients is directly related to reimbursement rates.

Coverage from the first of 3 Peer Exchangeâ„¢ discussions from the Diabetes Stakeholders Summit.

Coverage from the first of 3 Peer Exchangeâ„¢ discussions from the Diabetes Stakeholders Summit.

The study found that no matter their eating pattern, participants tended to add weight gradually until age 60, then lose it gradually. But those who had most of their calories earlier in the day gained less and lost weight more rapidly after age 60.

If there's good news, it's that the rate of increase in number of individuals with diabetes seems to be slowing. But the disease is hitting hardest on the populations with the fewest resources to manage it.

A study presented at the 2017 Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology uses claims data to examine whether SGLT2 inhibitors offer a protective benefit against heart failure.

Another showdown is looming between a leading academic medical center and a payer it seemingly can’t live without, and once again it’s about Medicaid.

Coverage from the first of 3 Peer Exchangeâ„¢ discussions from the Diabetes Stakeholders Summit.

The report foresees the rules for durable medical equipment becoming increasingly inadequate to keep pace with technology advances, and wants a review of policies.

The British study found that just an hour a week of added social interaction, and letting patients have a say in their care plan, reduced agitation and improved quality of life for Alzheimer's patients. This method also reduced costs, which has implications for Medicare as the Alzheimer's populaton is expected to grow in Medicare.

Patient engagement offers opportunities for shared decision making between visits, when those with diabetes or obesity make choices about food, exercise, or medication that affect health outcomes.

Digital providers have been seen as crucial to scaling the Diabetes Prevention Program to the 22 million seniors with prediabetes. Medicare spends $1 out of every $3 on diabetes, and disease prevention is essential to lowering overall healthcare spending.

The survey found a jump in physician burnout since 2013 and a gap in the commitment to combat medical errors, a problem that persists despite the movement toward quality measures.

The partnership is the latest pairing in the diabetes technology sector, as companies compete to offer ever less invasive tools for disease management.