Blood pressure control among Veterans with high cardiovascular disease risk

Abstract: Objective: Blood pressure (BP) control reduces risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the major cause of disability and mortality among the nine million U.S. Veterans …

The case for screening for diabetes distress, depression, and anxiety

Abstract: Our goal was to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression in a sample of U.S. military veterans with type 2 diabetes and elevated diabetes distress (DD). …

Kidney outcomes with sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor initiation after acute kidney injury among Veterans with diabetic kidney disease

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The effect of SGLT2i on kidney function after acute kidney injury (AKI) is unknown. METHODS: The study population was drawn from a retrospective cohort of …

Associations between Adiponectin and the development of diabetes in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Abstract: PURPOSE: We evaluated associations between adiponectin and the risk of diabetes among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a systemic inflammatory disease associated …

Assessment and prevention of hypoglycaemia in primary care among U.S. Veterans: A mixed methods study

Abstract: Background: Hypoglycaemia from diabetes treatment causes morbidity and lower quality of life, and prevention should be routinely addressed in clinical visits. Methods: …

Investigation of the role of perceived access to primary care in mediating and moderating racial and ethnic disparities in chronic disease control in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine the role of patient-perceived access to primary care in mediating and moderating racial and ethnic disparities in hypertension control and diabetes …

Veterans' experiences of support in managing comorbid sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes

Abstract: Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in patients with Type 2 diabetes, more so in veterans compared with nonveterans. Positive airway pressure is …

Impact of SMART goals on diabetes management in a pharmacist-led telehealth clinic

Abstract: Background: Although there is evidence demonstrating successful implementation of SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound) goals in clinical …

Associations of HIV and depression with incident diabetes mellitus: Veterans aging cohort study

Abstract: Background Persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, PWH) are at increasingly higher risk for metabolic complications, including diabetes mellitus (DM). …