Interpreting A1C: Variability Across Populations
A1C is a useful but imperfect tool for diagnosis of diabetes, because test responses vary considerably across ethnic and racial populations. Read more
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Interpreting A1C: Diabetes and Hemoglobin Variants
Randie R. Little, PhD, explains what health care professionals need to know about factors that can interfere with A1C test results. Read more
Interpreting A1C: Principles of the A1C Assay
What are the key issues that health care professionals should understand when interpreting hemoglobin A1C assays? Read more
Popular Diets and Patient Support
Learn about recent research on popular diets and how to advise patients with and without diabetes about consuming healthier foods and beverages. Read more
Diabetes Distress and Depression
Learn about addressing the emotional side of living with diabetes as part of comprehensive diabetes care. Read more
Addressing Pain and Opioid Use in Patients Treated with Hemodialysis
Learn about research that may help reduce opioid use and maintain quality of life for patients with kidney failure who require hemodialysis. Read more
DDP Blog: Best of 2019
Check out the top three posts of 2019, plus three great posts you may have missed. Read more
A New Artificial Pancreas System for People with Type 1 Diabetes
NIH-funded study shows new system better controls blood glucose than current technology. Read more
Obesity Management in People with Diabetes
The approach to obesity management in people with diabetes can be much more challenging because of metabolic changes. Read more
Addressing Cardiovascular Risk Factors in People with Diabetes
For patients with diabetes, cardiovascular disease should be a top priority. Read more
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