Type 2 Diabetes

Despite access to care and health insurance, Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black individuals with diabetes experience poorer glycemic control compared to non-Hispanic White counterparts, revealing persistent racial disparities in healthcare.

Dhiren Patel, PharmD, and Bob Busch, MD, interview Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, an obesity medicine specialist, to examine the cardiovascular (CV) impact of obesity and delve into the potential benefits of newer weight loss medications in mitigating CV risk and heart failure.

The risk of diabetic retinopathy appears considerably lower in SGLT2 inhibitor users than in DPP4 inhibitor users among patients with type 2 diabetes.

On October 10, 2023, Novo Nordisk announced they would be stopping the FLOW trial, which examined the effects of semaglutide 1.0 mg on kidney outcomes in type 2 diabetes, due to early efficacy based on an interim analysis of the trial.

In this episode of MEDcast, the expert panelists examine some underutilized therapies in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and explore their potential as effective treatment choices for many patients.

GLP-1 agonists for weight loss increased the risk of pancreatitis, gastroparesis, and bowel obstruction compared with the use of bupropion-naltrexone.

Annualized costs for the 24-month study period were highest among patients with both NASH and T2D, highlighting the incremental cost of adding an additional diagnosis for comorbid NASH or T2D.

Our endocrinology month in review for September 2023 spotlights news related to semaglutide and a pair of articles offering a deep dive into comorbidities in type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

A new study suggests implementation of a low-cost clinical decision support tool reduces hypoglycemia risk in older adults with type 2 diabetes.

In this episode of MEDcast, the expert panelists examine some underutilized therapies in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and explore their potential as effective treatment choices for many patients.

A study from UCLA suggests a pharmacist-led intervention contributed to improved HbA1c in Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes management, underlining its potential to enhance outcomes in underserved populations.

The FDA warns semaglutide (Ozempic) users of increased ileus risk and hypoglycemia with insulin secretagogues.

According to the analysis, high-performing primary care practices use similar strategies to manage change and quality improvement in care for people with diabetes.

A network meta-analysis suggests tirzepatide may be more effective than semaglutide in reducing HbA1c and body weight in type 2 diabetes but may increase gastrointestinal adverse events, especially at higher doses.

Sarah Wheeler, PharmD, and John Bucheit, PharmD, provide perspective on contemporary trends in screening and management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in people with type 2 diabetes.

An analysis of patient data from a health system in southern California suggests both type 1 and type 2 diabetes rates rose among younger populations during the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic youth most significantly.

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, provide a breakdown of the latest news in diabetes management, including FDA clearance of a new insulin pump and a major acquisition within the diabetes world.

A study reveals a link between low free thyroxine and fatty liver risk in type 2 diabetes patients, suggesting a gender-specific thyroid-liver interaction.

An analysis of data from more than 60,000 women details associations between specific chronotypes and risk of unhealthy lifestyle behaviors as well as risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

An analysis of data from more than 20,000 women in the New York City A1c registry details the prevalence of and drivers behind racial/ethnic disparities in the incidence of type 2 diabetes following gestational diabetes mellitus.

A case series of 10 patients with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes provides insight into the beneficial effects of off-label semaglutide use on insulin use, HbA1c, and fasting C-peptide levels among this patient population.

In this episode, hosts discuss their experience interacting with the Tandem Mobi pump from the ADCES 2023 meeting and offer perspective on what the Welldoc clearances mean for people with diabetes and care providers.

Using data from the ASPREE trial, a new study from EASD 2023 suggests use of low-dose aspirin in older adults could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

During this episode, hosts are joined by Etty Vider, PharmD, for a nuanced discussion surrounding leveraging diabetes technology to improve care for people with diabetes, including exploring strategies for improving the utilization of diabetes technology, the role of primary care in adoption of these technologies, and how improved uptake correlates to improved outcomes.

A prespecified analysis of the CLEAR Outcomes trial assessing outcomes according to glycemic status suggests bempedoic acid provided similar relative benefits across the glycemic spectrum, but the greatest absolute benefits were observed in patients with diabetes.