Sleep-Disordered Breathing Tied to Insulin Resistance in Pregnancy
In pregnant women with BMI ≥27 kg/m², respiratory event index and oxygen desaturation index linked to HOMA-IR.
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Shift Work Disorder: When and How to Shift Workers’ Gears
Approximately 5% to 10% of shift workers, including many health care professionals, have shift work disorder, a circadian sleep-wake cycle disorder defined by poor quality sleep.
Atypical Celiac Disease: Diagnosing Nonintestinal Cases in Primary Care
Atypical celiac disease may present as dermatitis herpetiformis, anemia, elevated transaminases, short stature, and osteopenia/osteoporosis.
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.
Should PCPs Recommend Red Yeast Rice for High Cholesterol?
Author describes efficacy and safety information on red yeast rice in the treatment of dyslipidemia.
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.
Views on Fast Food Changed During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Parents do not usually dictate what their kids order from fast food menus, with 88% allowing their children to choose what they want to eat. Only 1 in 3 parents read the nutritional information.
Black, Hispanic Patients Are Less Likely to Have Bariatric Surgery
Patients with obesity in the study who underwent bariatric surgery were more likely to be White, have a higher education level, not receive SNAP, and considered food secure.
12-Week Weight-Loss Program Successfully Implemented in Primary Care
Patients with high engagement throughout all 12 weeks lost more than double the amount of weight lost by those who submitted their weight less frequently.
Certain BP Treatments Less Effective in Patients With Diabetes
Investigators assessed the impact of diabetes mellitus on the efficacy of a low-dose, triple combination, polypill or standard care for the treatment of hypertension.
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.
3-D Scans May Predict Metabolic Syndrome in Adults and Activity Levels in Children
3-D optical imaging may be a better screening tool for metabolic syndrome in adults than BMI, according to research presented at ObesityWeek 2021.
Sleep Wake Time Linked to Weight Gain in Younger Patients
Sleep timing may be a modifiable factor in the development of excess weight gain in younger patients.
Food Insecurity Linked to Disordered Eating in Patients With Obesity
Research from ObesityWeek 2021 links food insecurity to a cycle of disordered eating.
Weight Stigma: Bullying Widely Reported Among Teens and Parents
Research from ObesityWeek® 2021 shows that weight-related teasing and bullying among adolescents is common.
The Public Welcomes Policies Prohibiting Weight Discrimination
Approximately 40% of American adults report being stigmatized or discriminated against because of their body weight.
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.
Fracture Risk Assessed Among Users of SGLT-2 Inhibitors vs Other Antidiabetic Agents
The study authors conducted a nationwide cohort study that included 137,667 Medicare beneficiaries.
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.
APRN-Led Intervention Launched for Obesity Prevention in Black Women
The authors designed an APRN-led intervention to identify factors influencing excess weight in Black women and provide individualized education on health habits using the teach-back method.
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