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5 MIN READ

Time to step up screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

As knowledge grows about the link between type 2 diabetes and COVID-19, so does the need to help patients prevent this devastating chronic condition.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Genetic medicine: CSAPH reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Council on Science & Public Health
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4 MIN READ

How certified EHR technology can transform prediabetes care

Referrals to the National Diabetes Prevention Program lag way behind the incidence of prediabetes. A pilot project suggests one way to close the gap.

Diabetes
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 28, 2022

In the news: Accelerating adolescent mental health crisis, new study on ivermectin, second COVID-19 booster for older adults, rising prediabetes rates and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 MIN READ

How feds should step up to modernize diabetes prevention

The National Clinical Care Commission urges a huge governmental effort to support evidence-based clinical guidelines for diabetes prevention.

Diabetes
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about increasing physical activity

Physical activity can help reverse prediabetes and lower BP. A Harvard obesity medicine specialist shares what patients should keep in mind.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Patient and physician
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3 MIN READ

How COVID-19 fight is shaping the effort to end type 2 diabetes

For North Carolina internist Brian Klausner, MD, the pandemic prompted him to recast his strategic efforts to prevent diabetes. Learn more.

Diabetes
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4 MIN READ

6 tips to keep in mind when screening patients for prediabetes

Screening patients for prediabetes may allow for earlier detection, diagnosis and treatment to improve health outcomes. Learn more with the AMA.

Diabetes
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4 MIN READ

Doctors using EHRs twice as likely to make referrals to National DPP

A study found few clinicians are making referrals to the National Diabetes Prevention Program. One solution is already part of almost every practice.

Diabetes