BACKGROUND: Comprehension of food labels can be important for patients, including
those with chronic illness, to help follow dietary recommendations. Patient comprehension of …

Diabetes education has largely been accepted in diabetes care. The effect of diabetes education
on glycemic control and the components of education responsible for such an effect are …

IN BRIEF The development of lower extremity ulcers is a well known potential complication
for patients with diabetes. This article reviews the common causes of diabetic foot ulceration …

OBJECTIVE: Many African-American women are affected by diabetes and its complications,
and culturally appropriate lifestyle interventions that lead to improvements in glycemic …

Background It has been postulated that a diet high in legumes may be beneficial for the
prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus (type 2 DM). However, data linking type 2 DM risk and …

Background: The influence of a patient's quantitative skills (numeracy) on the management
of diabetes is only partially understood. Objective: To examine the association between …

Background: The effects of sulfonylureas and metformin on outcomes of cardiovascular disease
(CVD) in type 2 diabetes are not well-characterized. Objective: To compare the effects of …

Limited health literacy is common in the United States and associates with poor clinical
outcomes. Little is known about the effect of health literacy in patients with advanced kidney …

Background: Inadequate blood pressure control is a persistent gap in quality care. Objective:
To evaluate provider and patient interventions to improve blood pressure control. Design: …

OBJECTIVE—To determine whether a culturally appropriate clinic- and community-based
intervention for African-American women with type 2 diabetes will increase moderate-intensity …