#Best of 2019 Lifestyle
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4 MIN READ

Lifestyle change: Diet myths busted, nutrition facts delivered

Each year there is a growing need for physicians to encourage lifestyle changes for chronic disease prevention. This is what physicians need to know.

Public Health
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5 MIN READ

How prediabetes exacts a $43 billion toll on U.S. economy

We know the numbers of U.S. adults with prediabetes. But what toll does the burden of prediabetes have on the U.S. economy? Find out more.

Diabetes
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2 MIN READ

AMA, senators urging CMS to expand availability of diabetes program

AMA welcomes support from senators who see the promise of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) model.

Press Releases
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3 MIN READ

Why your patients with prediabetes might benefit from interval training

Two weeks of interval training provides the same benefits for patients with prediabetes as continuous exercises like jogging, a study suggests. Find out more.

Diabetes
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4 MIN READ

Role reversal: Physician participates in diabetes prevention program

For an internist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, participating in a diabetes prevention program has helped him further the conversation about prediabetes. Learn more.

Diabetes
Physician going over a list with a patient
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4 MIN READ

How your care team can master the prediabetes conversation

Awareness and timely action can prevent progression to type 2 diabetes. Know the answers to these questions to have effective patient talks about prediabetes and prevention.

Diabetes
Woman in scrubs writing on a notebook
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4 MIN READ

Study uncovers critical area where medical students fall short

Most medical students fail to correctly answer basics about chronic conditions that affect more than 100 million Americans. Learn more from the AMA on the knowledge gaps.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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4 MIN READ

This point-of-care model can boost diabetes prevention referrals

Prompting Medicare patients to seek diabetes prevention help is aided by the right clinical tool and physician encouragement. 

Diabetes
Trinity Health’s Kevin Taylor, MD
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3 MIN READ

How a massive health system prioritizes chronic disease prevention

Michigan-based Trinity Health sees a huge opportunity to control BP and prevent type 2 diabetes with expert resources and guidance from the AMA.

Diabetes