The Los Angeles Times 
(5/23, Maugh) reports, "Better management of blood sugar levels and
improved tools for managing heart disease have led to a sharp drop in
the death rate for diabetics, researchers from the US Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention reported" in a study published in the June issue of Diabetes Care. Researchers found that, "between 1997 and 2006, deaths of diabetics from all
causes declined 23% while deaths from heart disease fell 40%."
(5/23, Maugh) reports, "Better management of blood sugar levels and
improved tools for managing heart disease have led to a sharp drop in
the death rate for diabetics, researchers from the US Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention reported" in a study published in the June issue of Diabetes Care. Researchers found that, "between 1997 and 2006, deaths of diabetics from all
causes declined 23% while deaths from heart disease fell 40%."
Reuters
(5/23, Beasley) reports that according to Edward Gregg, the study's
lead author and chief of epidemiology and statistics in CDC's Division
of Diabetes Translation, "The fact that we found substantially lower
death rates in both men and women was very encouraging," but "there's
still a long way to go." Gregg added, "The fact that type 2 diabetes
can be prevented with lifestyle intervention means that we really need
to do more."
(5/23, Beasley) reports that according to Edward Gregg, the study's
lead author and chief of epidemiology and statistics in CDC's Division
of Diabetes Translation, "The fact that we found substantially lower
death rates in both men and women was very encouraging," but "there's
still a long way to go." Gregg added, "The fact that type 2 diabetes
can be prevented with lifestyle intervention means that we really need
to do more."
The National Journal
(5/23, Fox, Subscription Publication) reports that Ann Albright,
director of CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation, said in a statement
that "although the cardiovascular disease death rate for people with
diabetes has dropped, it is still twice as high as for adults without
diabetes." The researchers wrote, "Although our analyses indicate
encouraging reduction in mortality and, indirectly, continued success in
diabetes care, these findings have ironic
implications for the future US diabetes burden." If individuals "with
diabetes are living longer, they'll also need more years of testing for
blood sugar; of checking to ensure their eyes, feet, and kidneys are
healthy; and of taking drugs to control any health conditions."
(5/23, Fox, Subscription Publication) reports that Ann Albright,
director of CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation, said in a statement
that "although the cardiovascular disease death rate for people with
diabetes has dropped, it is still twice as high as for adults without
diabetes." The researchers wrote, "Although our analyses indicate
encouraging reduction in mortality and, indirectly, continued success in
diabetes care, these findings have ironic
implications for the future US diabetes burden." If individuals "with
diabetes are living longer, they'll also need more years of testing for
blood sugar; of checking to ensure their eyes, feet, and kidneys are
healthy; and of taking drugs to control any health conditions."
HealthDay
(5/23, Preidt) reports that Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Lenox
Hill Hospital in New York City, "The encouraging news that less diabetic
patients are dying from heart disease and stroke is a testament to
multiple factors that have changed the playing field." Narula added
that "while overall obesity and diabetes rates may be climbing, our
approach to treating diabetics aggressively with medication,
intervention and teaching has improved."
(5/23, Preidt) reports that Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Lenox
Hill Hospital in New York City, "The encouraging news that less diabetic
patients are dying from heart disease and stroke is a testament to
multiple factors that have changed the playing field." Narula added
that "while overall obesity and diabetes rates may be climbing, our
approach to treating diabetics aggressively with medication,
intervention and teaching has improved."
MedPage Today
(5/23, Gever) reports, "The researchers identified several factors that
likely account for the improved life expectancy for diabetic
Americans," including "steady improvements in quality and organization
of care, self-management behaviors, and medical treatments, including
pharmacological treatment of hyperlipidemia and hypertension." WebMD (5/23, Mann) also covers the story.
(5/23, Gever) reports, "The researchers identified several factors that
likely account for the improved life expectancy for diabetic
Americans," including "steady improvements in quality and organization
of care, self-management behaviors, and medical treatments, including
pharmacological treatment of hyperlipidemia and hypertension." WebMD (5/23, Mann) also covers the story.
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