Descriptive analysis of types and diagnoses associated with lower extremity amputation: Analysis of the US Veterans Health Administration database 2019-2023

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans in the US have higher rates of lower extremity amputation (LEA) compared to the general population and these rates have increased between 2008 and …

A mixed-methods study of VA video connect utilization among Veterans with diabetes experiencing housing instability during the pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: Prior to the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) had the largest telehealth program in the United …

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors versus glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists effects on kidney and clinical outcomes in Veterans with type 2 diabetes

Abstract: Background: The primary aim of this study was to compare kidney end points between patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) 36 months after initiation on a sodium-glucose …

Food and housing insecurity is associated with diabetes distress, depression, anxiety, and self-management behaviors in Veterans with type-2 diabetes

Abstract: In patients with diabetes, food and housing insecurity are associated with diabetes distress, anxiety, depression, and poorer self-management, which are associated with …

Evaluating equity in a national virtual care management intervention: Delivery and outcomes by race/ethnicity among Veterans with hypertension and diabetes

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate whether the Preventive Health Inventory (PHI)—a virtual care management intervention addressing hypertension and diabetes management implemented …

Associations between posttraumatic stress disorder and diabetes in Vietnam-era women Veterans in the HealthViEWS study

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with incident diabetes. However, past studies have often included predominantly male samples, despite …

Comparison between in-person, telehealth, and combination visits among Veterans treated in a pharmacist-led diabetes management clinic

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System converted its pharmacist-run Diabetes Intense Medical Management (DIMM) Clinic to telehealth during the …

Chronic physical and mental health conditions associated with employment status in Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans commonly experience both poor health and employment difficulty. However, the research examining potential relationships between chronic physical …

Type 1 Diabetes Genetic Risk in 109,954 Veterans With Adult-Onset Diabetes: The Million Veteran Program (MVP)

Abstract: Objective: To characterize high type 1 diabetes (T1D) genetic risk in a population where type 2 diabetes (T2D) predominates. Research design and methods: Characteristics …

Epidemiology of Diabetic Kidney Disease among US Veterans

Abstract: Rationale: With a large number of patients and high mortality, diabetic kidney disease (DKD) imposes a significant burden on US health care. Although diabetes is the …

Assessing trends and variability in outpatient dual testing for chronic kidney disease with urine albumin and serum creatinine, 2009-2018: A retrospective cohort study in the Veterans Health Administration System

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Simultaneous urine testing for albumin (UAlb) and serum creatinine (SCr), that is, 'dual testing,' is an accepted quality measure in the management of …