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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
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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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VA Sets New Research Agenda to Improve Care for Women Veterans
04/14/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
New research agenda aims to improve care for women veterans.
New research agenda aims to improve care for women veterans.
New research agenda aims to...
04/14/2026
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Fragmented Care and Missed Recognition in Gulf War Illness Treatment
04/10/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A qualitative study of 31 US veterans living with Gulf War Illness (GWI) found that fragmented care leaves patients without clear, coordinated treatment plans.
A qualitative study of 31 US veterans living with Gulf War Illness (GWI) found that fragmented care leaves patients without clear, coordinated treatment plans.
A qualitative study of 31 US...
04/10/2026
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VA Announces $112 Million Grant to Expand Veteran Suicide Prevention Services
03/24/2026
Hannah Musick
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced $112 million in grant funding to support community-based organizations expanding suicide prevention services and outreach to veterans nationwide.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced $112 million in grant funding to support community-based organizations expanding suicide prevention services and outreach to veterans nationwide.
The US Department of Veterans...
03/24/2026
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Higher VA Telehealth Hub Use Linked to Fewer Community Care Referrals
03/17/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
High adoption of US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) telehealth hubs may significantly reduce reliance on community-based mental health referrals, new data suggest.
High adoption of US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) telehealth hubs may significantly reduce reliance on community-based mental health referrals, new data suggest.
High adoption of US Department...
03/17/2026
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VA, DOJ Formalize Guardianship Process for Unrepresented Veterans
03/13/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have signed an agreement that authorizes VA attorneys to pursue guardianship for incapacitated, unrepresented veterans, aiming to reduce prolonged hospitalizations and...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have signed an agreement that authorizes VA attorneys to pursue guardianship for incapacitated, unrepresented veterans, aiming to reduce prolonged hospitalizations and...
The US Department of Veterans...
03/13/2026
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VA Disability Claims Backlog Reaches Lowest Level Since 2020
03/03/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports a sharp decline in its disability compensation and pension claims backlog, marking the lowest level since 2020 and signaling faster benefits decisions for US veterans.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports a sharp decline in its disability compensation and pension claims backlog, marking the lowest level since 2020 and signaling faster benefits decisions for US veterans.
The US Department of Veterans...
03/03/2026
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VA Lifestyle Program Linked to Improved Cardiometabolic Risk
02/23/2026
Hannah Musick
A 15-week US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-based lifestyle program emphasizing a whole foods and plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management was associated with significant improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors...
A 15-week US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-based lifestyle program emphasizing a whole foods and plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management was associated with significant improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors...
A 15-week US Department of...
02/23/2026
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VA Rule Speeds DIC and Survivors Pension Decisions Nationwide
02/17/2026
Juliet Gallagher
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new regulation designed to accelerate decisions and payments for survivors’ benefits claims. Effective February 23, 2026 the VA will pay the higher of Dependency and Indemnity...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new regulation designed to accelerate decisions and payments for survivors’ benefits claims. Effective February 23, 2026 the VA will pay the higher of Dependency and Indemnity...
The US Department of Veterans...
02/17/2026
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VA Raises Cap on In-Home Care for Veterans With Complex Conditions
02/10/2026
Juliet Gallagher
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major policy update expanding financial support for in-home and community-based care. The change increases the expenditure cap for eligible veterans with complex medical needs,...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major policy update expanding financial support for in-home and community-based care. The change increases the expenditure cap for eligible veterans with complex medical needs,...
The US Department of Veterans...
02/10/2026
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EHR-Based Machine Learning Predicts Alzheimer Risk Years Before Diagnosis in US Veterans
02/04/2026
Hannah Musick
A large Veterans Health Administration study found that machine learning models analyzing Alzheimer-related keywords in routine clinical notes may predict future diagnosis up to 10 years in advance, outperforming models based on structured...
A large Veterans Health Administration study found that machine learning models analyzing Alzheimer-related keywords in routine clinical notes may predict future diagnosis up to 10 years in advance, outperforming models based on structured...
A large Veterans Health...
02/04/2026
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