Dietary sodium and potassium intake and risk of diabetes in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Studies show an association between elevated blood pressure, obesity, and insulin resistance with an higher risk of developing diabetes. As sodium …

Body mass index and hemoglobin A1c correlate with clinical needs after COVID-19 vaccination in the Veterans Affairs system

Abstract: Background: Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians recognized that individuals with metabolic syndrome, including elevated body mass index (BMI) and …

Time-varying associations between diabetes and mortality following COVID-19: Evidence from a U.S. Veteran population

Abstract: Prior studies suggest that diabetes is associated with severe outcomes following COVID-19. However, most research has focused on early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, …

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in Gulf War Veterans in relation to deployment exposures

Abstract: Many 1990-1991 Gulf War Veterans (GWVs) were exposed to toxicants and environmental hazards during deployment, including oil well fire smoke, chemical/biological agents, …

Functioning and disability consequences of comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and diabetes in Vietnam era men and women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Diabetes mellitus (DM) negatively impacts functioning and disability, particularly when comorbid with mental health diagnoses. Posttraumatic stress disorder …

The association of SGLT2i vs DPP4i on fracture: A cohort study in Veterans with diabetes

Abstract: Background: Increased bone turnover is associated with use of SGLT2i. Patients with diabetes experience adverse effects on bone metabolism. Our aim was to evaluate if …

Association of long COVID documentation with clinical outcomes among Veterans with diabetes

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine public health impacts of Long COVID on long-term hyperglycemia and metabolic health. MATERIALS & METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study …

Evidence-based SGLT2 inhibitor and GLP-1 receptor agonist use by race in the VA healthcare system

Abstract: Importance: Adoption of novel therapeutics often lags for Black versus non-Hispanic White patients. Seminal clinical trials established the cardiovascular efficacy of …

SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with higher chance of diabetes remission among Veterans with incident diabetes

Abstract: Objective: To examine the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on long-term glycemia. Research desing and methods: We conducted a retrospective inception cohort study using Veterans …

Microbiology of diabetic foot infections in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: This study examined the prevalence of various microbes isolated from diabetes-related foot infections (DFIs) within the U.S. veteran population. A total of 68 different …

Systemic predictors of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema in an adult Veteran population

Abstract: Purpose: To investigate the influence of systemic and serum measures and hypoglycemic medications on the initial presentation and ongoing development of diabetic …

Comparative study of hypertension, diabetes, dementia and smoking in military Veterans and non-Veterans: A quantitative study using primary healthcare data

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Primary healthcare (PHC) patient medical records contain Systematised Nomenclature of Medicine-Clinical Terms (SNOMED-CT) that include information regarding …