USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening Children for Prediabetes, T2D
Evidence insufficient for assessing benefits and harms of screening for children and adolescents.
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Effect of Keto and Mediterranean Diets on Glucose Control Compared
Limiting added sugar and refined grains helpful, but no added overall health benefit seen for cutting out legumes, fruits, and whole grains.
FDA Clears PENS Device for Pain Related to Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
First Relief is a wearable PENS device that is placed behind the ear.
California Will Produce Its Own Insulin to Bring Down Prices
As part of California’s new budget, $50 million will go directly to the development of low-cost insulin products to increase access for patients with diabetes.
Obesity in Adolescence Linked to Type 1 Diabetes in Adulthood
Adolescent obesity is correlated with both adult-onset type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Metformin, Lifestyle Changes Cut Risk for T2DM, But Not CVD
No reduction seen in first occurrence of nonfatal MI, stroke, or CV death with either metformin or lifestyle intervention vs placebo.
Risk for Hospitalization for Heart Failure Down With SGLT-2i Treatment for T2D
Researchers conducted a population-based cohort study involving patients with T2D aged 18 years and older initiating treatment with SGLT-2i or metformin.
Metformin and Improved Clinical Outcomes in Comorbid Heart Failure and Diabetes
Researchers sought to evaluate the relationship between initiation of metformin and sulfonylurea therapy and clinical outcomes in patients with HF and diabetes.
Depression and HRQOL Influence Disease Trajectory Among Patients With Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes
Investigators assessed whether depressive symptoms, eating disorders, and health-related quality of life were related to a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in youth and young adults.
BP Genetic Risk Score Linked to Risk for CV Events in Type 2 Diabetes
Each standard deviation increase in BP polygenic risk score linked to 12% increased hazard of adverse CV events.
Exercise May Reduce Post-COVID Diabetes and Depression
Taking a 15- to 30-minute brisk walk can help break the cycle of β-cell inflammation that leads to hyperglycemia and development of type 2 diabetes in patients with post-acute COVID-19.
Calciphylaxis Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care
Author reviews calciphylaxis incidence, risk factors, pathogenesis, differential diagnoses, and treatment.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Common Among Girls With T2DM
Authors urge screening at the time of diabetes diagnosis.
Semaglutide for Weight Loss
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist primarily used to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. One favorable side effect of semaglutide is weight loss, and researchers have now studied its use in adults with overweight or obesity and without diabetes.
Sotagliflozin for Preventing Readmission for Heart Failure (SOLOIST-WHF)
The investigators of a recent randomized trial examined the efficacy of sotagliflozin (a newer combined SGLT2/SGLT1 inhibitor) to prevent rehospitalization in people with diabetes discharged after acute heart failure exacerbations.
Hispanics, Latinos and Type 2 Diabetes Care: Access, Economics, and Culture
Type 2 diabetes and its complications are twice as high among Hispanics and Latinos than Whites, and some observers say there are differences in their care. Clinical Advisor interviewed Dr. A. Enrique Caballero, a leading expert in diabetic health in Latinos and Hispanics, about this subject.
Long-Term Glycemic Control Cuts Risk for Severe COVID-19 With T2DM
The researchers found that 2- to 3-year longitudinal glycemic control was significantly associated with COVID-19-related severity.
Cardiovascular Outcomes With SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes Compared
A network meta-analysis was done to compare the effectiveness of SGLT2 inhibitors in participants with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors.
Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery and Remission of Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes often goes into remission following weight loss after bariatric surgery. Researchers investigated whether greater amounts of weight loss were associated with higher rates of disease remission.
Diabetes Self-Management Education Improves Outcomes in Black Patients
Study authors concluded that Diabetes Self-Management Education helps improve patient knowledge, glycemic control, and cholesterol levels in Black patients.
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