Diabetes

A new study finds that increased access to MTM services for Medicare Part D beneficiaries with chronic conditions could increase medication adherence, reduce costs, and improve outcomes.

A new review finds a range of disparities in how men and women with ACS symptoms are treated and indicates that women who present with symptoms suggesting ACS need to be treated more aggressively.

A new report from CVS Caremark finds variability in medication adherence levels by state as well as insurance type, with higher adherence in Medicare beneficiaries than those covered by private insurance.

A session hosted by the American Journal of Managed Care brought together an array of groups involved in managing and treating diabetes.

A recently released review finds copious evidence that higher rates of medication adherence lead to improved health outcomes and reduced overall health care costs.

As the emphasis in health care shifts from treatment to prevention, pharmacists are perfectly positioned to help patients lead healthier lives and avoid costly chronic conditions.

A study suggests that serum glucose levels that are elevated but not high enough to diagnose diabetes may indicate an elevated risk for Alzheimer's disease.

A study finds that use of sulfonylureas in the period leading up to an acute coronary syndrome is not associated with increased risk of death or heart failure.

Use of several statins appears to be associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes, and researchers advise that this risk be balanced against the drugs' cardiovascular benefits.

Ocular bleeding may be a concern for anticoagulated patients with certain risk factors and comorbidities.

A diabetes care team that included a clinical pharmacist led to major improvements in glycemic control, LDL cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and long-term cardiovascular risk.