In Most Older Adults, Prediabetes Stays Stable or Improves
One-third of participants progressed to diabetes or died within the 12-year follow-up.
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Osteopenia Rates in Early Middle Age Indicate Increased Osteoporosis Screening Needs
Osteopenia was found in more than 25% of both men and women, suggesting that more osteoporosis screening and prevention programs are needed in middle-age individuals.
Weight Loss Surgery May Not Relieve Acid Reflux
Symptoms return in half of patients undergoing long-term follow-up after gastric bypass.
Irregular Sleep Patterns May Increase Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
Odds higher in 2 cross-sectional, prospective analyses after adjustment for sleep-related factors.
Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy May Up Risk for Obesity in Offspring
Children of obese women with gestational diabetes have increased risk for childhood obesity.
Body Mass Index Associated With Increased von Willebrand Factor, Factor VIII Levels
For both type 1 and type 2 von Willebrand disease, higher BMI was associated with increased VWF:Ag and FVIII:C levels.
US Incidence of Pediatric Thyroid Cancer on the Rise
More marked increases in incidence observed from 2006 to 2013 than from 1973 to 2006.
Poor Glycemic Control Linked to Sarcopenia in T2DM
Correlation independent of major covariates including anthropometric factors and diabetes duration.
ADA Guidance for the Screening and Management of CVD in Diabetes
The ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes should be used in clinical practice to manage patients at risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Diabetes Prevention: The Importance of Addressing Exercise in Patient Encounters
Clinicians should assess the amount of patients’ participation in daily physical exercise, especially in those at risk for diabetes.
The Importance of Antiobesity Medication in Weight-Loss Treatment Plans
Incorporating antiobesity medications in conjunction with optimizing nutrition and participating in physical activity may prevent further weight gain, promote greater weight loss, and enhance quality of life.
Managing Preexisting Diabetes During Pregnancy
Researchers sought to provide an update on effective management of preexisting diabetes during pregnancy by outlining comprehensive care in the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum stages.
Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Gestational Diabetes Risk
Association even stronger for women persistently deficient through the second trimester.
Low Engagement in Diabetes Prevention Programs for High-Risk US Adults
Engagement in diabetes prevention programs is extremely low for US adults at high risk for type 2 diabetes.
Hormone Therapy in Transgender Women Ups Breast Cancer Risk
Transgender people on hormones, cisgender people should follow same breast cancer screening guidelines.
Higher BMI Linked to Overestimation of Caloric Value in Food
A survey was conducted to assess whether BMI influences the ability of an individual to estimate the caloric value of food.
Late-Onset Type 1 Diabetes Often Misdiagnosed as Type 2
Almost one-third of people older than 30 when first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have type 1.
Low-Calorie Sweetened Drinks Do Not Cut Calories in Children
Low-, zero-calorie sweetened beverage consumers take in 200 extra calories daily vs water drinkers.
DDW: Lasting Weight Loss Seen With Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
Patients were predicted to achieve their minimum weight at 24 months after ESG.
Low Glucose Levels at Hospital Discharge Tied to Poor Outcomes
Patients with diabetes and hypoglycemia have higher readmission rate, postdischarge mortality.
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