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Study Identifies Elevated Diabetes Risk in Veterans With Serious Mental Illness and Psychotropic Medication Use
04/22/2025
Hannah Musick
An expansive study of veterans found that serious mental illness and exposure to certain psychiatric medications significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, with implications for tailored monitoring and treatment strategies.
An expansive study of veterans found that serious mental illness and exposure to certain psychiatric medications significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, with implications for tailored monitoring and treatment strategies.
An expansive study of veterans...
04/22/2025
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Improving Telemedicine to Extend Specialized Care to Rural Veterans
10/11/2023
Hannah Musick
“Our findings support growing evidence that telemedicine is an effective alternative method of health care delivery,” said researchers.
“Our findings support growing evidence that telemedicine is an effective alternative method of health care delivery,” said researchers.
“Our findings support growing...
10/11/2023
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Pharmacist-led Telehealth Diabetes Management Improved Rural Veterans’ Glycemic Control During Pandemic
11/21/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Diabetes management via telehealth presented an opportunity for pharmacists to reduce health care disparities by reaching veterans living in rural areas, researchers said.
Diabetes management via telehealth presented an opportunity for pharmacists to reduce health care disparities by reaching veterans living in rural areas, researchers said.
Diabetes management via...
11/21/2022
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Disability Compensation Related to Lower Hospitalizations Among Veterans With Diabetes
07/28/2022
Samantha Matthews
Disability compensation among Vietnam-era veterans with diabetes was associated with declines in acute hospitalizations, but not with lower mortality, according to researchers.
Disability compensation among Vietnam-era veterans with diabetes was associated with declines in acute hospitalizations, but not with lower mortality, according to researchers.
Disability compensation among...
07/28/2022
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Mental Illness Affects Almost a Third of Active-Duty Service Veterans With Diabetes
12/28/2020
Recent active-duty service appears to raise mental health risk in veterans with diabetes, according to a study published online in Health Psychology.
Recent active-duty service appears to raise mental health risk in veterans with diabetes, according to a study published online in Health Psychology.
Recent active-duty service...
12/28/2020
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VA Diabetes Risk Cohort Provides Largest Pool of US Adults Without Diabetes at Baseline
12/10/2020
“This cohort also establishes a baseline against which to assess the impact of national or regional strategies to prevent diabetes in veterans,” the authors wrote. “It also provides an analytic cohort to examine the dynamic relationship...
“This cohort also establishes a baseline against which to assess the impact of national or regional strategies to prevent diabetes in veterans,” the authors wrote. “It also provides an analytic cohort to examine the dynamic relationship...
“This cohort also establishes a...
12/10/2020
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Random Plasma Glucose Tests Predict Diabetes Diagnosis
08/12/2019
“Although screening for prediabetes and diabetes could permit earlier detection and treatment, many in the at-risk population do not receive the necessary screening,” said lead author Mary Rhee, MD, a physician-researcher with the Atlanta...
“Although screening for prediabetes and diabetes could permit earlier detection and treatment, many in the at-risk population do not receive the necessary screening,” said lead author Mary Rhee, MD, a physician-researcher with the Atlanta...
“Although screening for...
08/12/2019
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Long-Term Metformin Use Among Veteran Population Lowers Incidence of Neurodegenerative Disease
08/05/2019
Among a study population of older adults with type 2 diabetes who were US veterans, researchers found that the use of metformin for more than 2 years was associated with a lower incidence of neurodegenerative disease.
Among a study population of older adults with type 2 diabetes who were US veterans, researchers found that the use of metformin for more than 2 years was associated with a lower incidence of neurodegenerative disease.
Among a study population of...
08/05/2019
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Improving Survival Among T2D Patients With Pancreatic Cancer, Lymphoma
07/25/2019
Researchers recently identified a treatment associated with a significant, positive effect of increased overall survival in type 2 diabetes patients with pancreatic cancer and lymphoma.
Researchers recently identified a treatment associated with a significant, positive effect of increased overall survival in type 2 diabetes patients with pancreatic cancer and lymphoma.
Researchers recently identified...
07/25/2019
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Low Use of Diabetes Prevention Activities Among At-Risk Adults
07/08/2019
Participation in lifestyle modification programs to prevent diabetes is “exceedingly low” among US adults at risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Participation in lifestyle modification programs to prevent diabetes is “exceedingly low” among US adults at risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Participation in lifestyle...
07/08/2019
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No Legacy Effects With Intensive Glucose Lowering in T2DM
06/10/2019
According to a 15-year update from the Veterans Affairs Diabetes Trial, several years of intensive glucose lowering in type 2 diabetes does not result in a "legacy effect" that brings down the risk of major cardiovascular events.
According to a 15-year update from the Veterans Affairs Diabetes Trial, several years of intensive glucose lowering in type 2 diabetes does not result in a "legacy effect" that brings down the risk of major cardiovascular events.
According to a 15-year update...
06/10/2019
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Study Identifies Elevated Diabetes Risk in Veterans With Serious Mental Illness and Psychotropic Medication Use
04/22/2025
Hannah Musick
An expansive study of veterans found that serious mental illness and exposure to certain psychiatric medications significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, with implications for tailored monitoring and treatment strategies.
An expansive study of veterans found that serious mental illness and exposure to certain psychiatric medications significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, with implications for tailored monitoring and treatment strategies.
An expansive study of veterans...
04/22/2025
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Improving Telemedicine to Extend Specialized Care to Rural Veterans
10/11/2023
Hannah Musick
“Our findings support growing evidence that telemedicine is an effective alternative method of health care delivery,” said researchers.
“Our findings support growing evidence that telemedicine is an effective alternative method of health care delivery,” said researchers.
“Our findings support growing...
10/11/2023
Veterans Health Today
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Pharmacist-led Telehealth Diabetes Management Improved Rural Veterans’ Glycemic Control During Pandemic
11/21/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Diabetes management via telehealth presented an opportunity for pharmacists to reduce health care disparities by reaching veterans living in rural areas, researchers said.
Diabetes management via telehealth presented an opportunity for pharmacists to reduce health care disparities by reaching veterans living in rural areas, researchers said.
Diabetes management via...
11/21/2022
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Disability Compensation Related to Lower Hospitalizations Among Veterans With Diabetes
07/28/2022
Samantha Matthews
Disability compensation among Vietnam-era veterans with diabetes was associated with declines in acute hospitalizations, but not with lower mortality, according to researchers.
Disability compensation among Vietnam-era veterans with diabetes was associated with declines in acute hospitalizations, but not with lower mortality, according to researchers.
Disability compensation among...
07/28/2022
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Mental Illness Affects Almost a Third of Active-Duty Service Veterans With Diabetes
12/28/2020
Recent active-duty service appears to raise mental health risk in veterans with diabetes, according to a study published online in Health Psychology.
Recent active-duty service appears to raise mental health risk in veterans with diabetes, according to a study published online in Health Psychology.
Recent active-duty service...
12/28/2020
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VA Diabetes Risk Cohort Provides Largest Pool of US Adults Without Diabetes at Baseline
12/10/2020
“This cohort also establishes a baseline against which to assess the impact of national or regional strategies to prevent diabetes in veterans,” the authors wrote. “It also provides an analytic cohort to examine the dynamic relationship...
“This cohort also establishes a baseline against which to assess the impact of national or regional strategies to prevent diabetes in veterans,” the authors wrote. “It also provides an analytic cohort to examine the dynamic relationship...
“This cohort also establishes a...
12/10/2020
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Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Linked to Higher Participation Among US Veterans
10/20/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A study by the US Department of Veterans Affairs found that home-based cardiac rehabilitation availability was associated with higher participation among veterans with ischemic heart disease, although overall utilization remained low.
A study by the US Department of Veterans Affairs found that home-based cardiac rehabilitation availability was associated with higher participation among veterans with ischemic heart disease, although overall utilization remained low.
A study by the US Department of...
10/20/2026
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VA Launches Pilot Program to Simplify Veterans’ Access to Online Benefits and Health Care Services
10/13/2026
Hannah Musick
The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a pilot program at 6 medical centers using CLEAR identity verification technology to help veterans establish VA.gov accounts more quickly and improve access to online health care services and...
The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a pilot program at 6 medical centers using CLEAR identity verification technology to help veterans establish VA.gov accounts more quickly and improve access to online health care services and...
The Department of Veterans...
10/13/2026
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High-Quality Skilled Nursing Facilities Remain Underutilized Among Older US Veterans
10/09/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that utilization of high-quality skilled nursing facilities among veterans remains suboptimal despite expanded access, illustrating the need for further research and enhanced interventions.
Researchers found that utilization of high-quality skilled nursing facilities among veterans remains suboptimal despite expanded access, illustrating the need for further research and enhanced interventions.
Researchers found that...
10/09/2026
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities Among Veterans in Community vs VHA Care
09/30/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that US veterans belonging to minority groups were more likely to experience care disparities in community settings compared to Veterans Health Administration (VHA) settings.
Researchers found that US veterans belonging to minority groups were more likely to experience care disparities in community settings compared to Veterans Health Administration (VHA) settings.
Researchers found that US...
09/30/2026
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Community Care Utilization Among US Veterans
09/21/2026
Rebecca Amrick
US veterans who visited community urgent care clinics were more likely to receive subsequent non-Veterans Health Administration (VHA) specialty care than those who initially visited VHA urgent care clinics.
US veterans who visited community urgent care clinics were more likely to receive subsequent non-Veterans Health Administration (VHA) specialty care than those who initially visited VHA urgent care clinics.
US veterans who visited...
09/21/2026
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Modernizing Veterans Administration Health Connect to Improve Access and Patient Experience
09/15/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The modernization of Veterans Administration Health Connect was associated with slight improvements in appointment access and patient satisfaction, while utilization and costs remained the same.
The modernization of Veterans Administration Health Connect was associated with slight improvements in appointment access and patient satisfaction, while utilization and costs remained the same.
The modernization of Veterans...
09/15/2026
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Reducing Institutionalization Among Older Veterans With the VA Choose Home Program
09/11/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Choose Home program is an interdisciplinary home-based care model that could decrease acute and long-term care visits among older veterans and prevent institutionalization.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Choose Home program is an interdisciplinary home-based care model that could decrease acute and long-term care visits among older veterans and prevent institutionalization.
The US Department of Veterans...
09/11/2026
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Veterans and Providers Highlight Benefits and Challenges of TeleWound Practice Program
08/31/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The Veterans Health Administration’s TeleWound Practice Program expanded access and continuity of chronic wound care, while participants identified technical issues, education, and provider workload as key considerations for broader...
The Veterans Health Administration’s TeleWound Practice Program expanded access and continuity of chronic wound care, while participants identified technical issues, education, and provider workload as key considerations for broader...
The Veterans Health...
08/31/2026
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care Experiences Among US Veterans
08/18/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found that White veterans were more likely to report positive provider experiences than Black or Hispanic veterans, indicating a persistent gap in care among US veterans.
A study found that White veterans were more likely to report positive provider experiences than Black or Hispanic veterans, indicating a persistent gap in care among US veterans.
A study found that White...
08/18/2026
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The VA Announces New Trial Assessing the Impact of Psilocybin in Veterans With Major Depressive Disorder
08/10/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced the launch of a new clinical trial that will examine the effectiveness and safety of psilocybin in veterans with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced the launch of a new clinical trial that will examine the effectiveness and safety of psilocybin in veterans with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.
The US Department of Veterans...
08/10/2026
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