U.S. eNewsletter
February 2020

Do TSH Values Translate to Diabetes Risk?
Patients with thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) values at high-normal range may actually experience greater health benefits than those with lower laboratory ranges. Research results published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice is generating new conversations about the interplay between thyroid function and risk of stroke. Read more to find out what researchers in the Netherlands are sharing.

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Controlling Depression Improves Diabetes Outcomes
Untreated or inadequately treated depression is well known for its disabling impact on patients. According to a new study, the association between control over depressive symptoms translates to fewer hyperglycemic-crisis episodes, including diabetic ketoacidosis. Research highlights the importance of appropriate treatment for depression to avoid suboptimal management of diabetes. Read more.

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Exercise Benefits in Obese Diabetics
Obesity continues to be a significant challenge for people who struggle with diabetes, especially when efforts to exercise do not result in weight loss. Despite the challenge and the sometimes significant disappointment for patients embarking on New Year’s fitness resolutions, research published recently in Diabetes Care indicates that efforts to become more fit may lower a patient’s risk of death from related disease. Read more.

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