Study: Minority racial, ethnic groups get diabetes at lower weights
Kaiser Permanente research found diabetes occurred 3 times more often among normal-BMI Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders than normal-BMI whites.
At-home dialysis supported by an integrated health care system
The United States lags behind other countries in home dialysis, but Kaiser Permanente research finds it safe to expand use, improving quality of life.
Sharing Permanente Medicine Advice for Diabetics When Traveling
Summer is a busy travel season, but it can be especially challenging for people with diabetes who need to travel with medications and have to face the ever-changing rules of airport screenings. A Washington Post article, “Flying with diabetes: What…
Revolutionizing Diabetes Monitoring
New technology lets Kaiser Permanente patients in Southern California conveniently submit their glucose levels.
Identifying Diabetes Patients at Risk for Hypoglycemia
A team led by Kaiser Permanente researchers has developed and validated a practical tool for identifying diabetes patients at highest risk for being admitted to an Emergency Department due to severe hypoglycemia.