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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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Military Sexual Trauma is Linked to Chronic Migraines Among US Veterans
07/28/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found that military sexual trauma among US veterans is associated with higher rates of chronic headache conditions and increased health care utilization, identifying a vulnerable population.
A study found that military sexual trauma among US veterans is associated with higher rates of chronic headache conditions and increased health care utilization, identifying a vulnerable population.
A study found that military...
07/28/2026
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VA Primary Care Introduces VR to Help Manage Veterans’ Mental Health
07/21/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) primary care settings are using virtual reality (VR) to help manage stress and anxiety among veterans.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) primary care settings are using virtual reality (VR) to help manage stress and anxiety among veterans.
The US Department of Veterans...
07/21/2026
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The VA and HHS Partner to Improve Clinical Research on Psychedelic Drugs
07/14/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have established a partnership designed to improve clinical trials that assess the impact of psychedelic drugs on veterans with mental illness.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have established a partnership designed to improve clinical trials that assess the impact of psychedelic drugs on veterans with mental illness.
The US Department of Veterans...
07/14/2026
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US Veterans Using VA Health Care Have Greater Psychiatric and Medical Needs
07/07/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A study found that US veterans who rely on US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care have significantly greater psychiatric, medical, and socioeconomic needs than veterans receiving care outside the VA.
A study found that US veterans who rely on US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care have significantly greater psychiatric, medical, and socioeconomic needs than veterans receiving care outside the VA.
A study found that US veterans...
07/07/2026
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Homeless Veterans More Likely to Utilize Acute Care Services for Disease Management
06/26/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Acute care services are more likely to be utilized by homeless veterans, highlighting the need for improved social programs that address the specific concerns of this growing population.
Acute care services are more likely to be utilized by homeless veterans, highlighting the need for improved social programs that address the specific concerns of this growing population.
Acute care services are more...
06/26/2026
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Systemic Inflammation is Associated With Adverse Outcomes for Veterans With Heart Failure
06/17/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Systemic inflammation is associated with increased rates of hospitalization and death for veterans with heart failure, even when factors like age and comorbidities are considered.
Systemic inflammation is associated with increased rates of hospitalization and death for veterans with heart failure, even when factors like age and comorbidities are considered.
Systemic inflammation is...
06/17/2026
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AI-Based Risk Stratification Proves Cost-Effective for Diabetic Kidney Disease in Veterans
06/15/2026
Rebecca Amrick
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered kidney disease risk stratification tool may offer a cost-effective way to improve outcomes for veterans with diabetic kidney disease, despite slightly higher upfront care costs.
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered kidney disease risk stratification tool may offer a cost-effective way to improve outcomes for veterans with diabetic kidney disease, despite slightly higher upfront care costs.
An artificial intelligence...
06/15/2026
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VA Launches Clinical Trial Evaluating the Impact of MDMA-Assisted Therapy on Veterans With Mental Illness
06/02/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new clinical trial to study the effects of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted therapy on veterans with severe mental illness, highlighting the department’s focus on...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new clinical trial to study the effects of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted therapy on veterans with severe mental illness, highlighting the department’s focus on...
The US Department of Veterans...
06/02/2026
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Improving Post-Acute Care Decision-Making Processes for Older Veterans
05/27/2026
Rebecca Amrick
In a series of interviews, operational leaders from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) identified key challenges in post-acute care and provided solutions to improving decision-making processes for veterans and their families.
In a series of interviews, operational leaders from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) identified key challenges in post-acute care and provided solutions to improving decision-making processes for veterans and their families.
In a series of interviews,...
05/27/2026
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VA Reports Record Levels of Veteran Suicide Risk Screening and Follow-Up Evaluations
05/19/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has been increasing its efforts to prevent veteran suicide and recently reached record highs in veteran suicide risk screenings and comprehensive follow-up evaluations.
The US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has been increasing its efforts to prevent veteran suicide and recently reached record highs in veteran suicide risk screenings and comprehensive follow-up evaluations.
The US Department of Veteran...
05/19/2026
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