Type 2 Diabetes

A study and a subanalysis of the same study presented at ATTD 23 demonstrate use of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system was associated with improved treatment satisfaction and HbA1c.

At ATTD 2023, hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, have an extended conversation with the new chief operating officer at Dexcom, Jake Leach, to discuss the global and US rollouts of the Dexcom G7 and what the future might hold for Dexcom.

David Maahs, MD, PhD, sits down to discuss data he presented at ATTD 2023 and provide perspective on ongoing issues plaguing the diabetes community, including optimization of telehealth and addressing disparities in care.

An analysis of Veterans Affairs data from more than 20,000 people with diabetes provides an overview of the associations of CGM initiation with improved glycemic control and reduced hospitalization in this patient population.

Using data from a pair of major studies, investigators from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shed new light on the impact of low-carbohydrate diet scores in people with type 2 diabetes.

An analysis of data from more than 20,000 adults with a documented COVID-19 infection from Los Angeles, CA has brought forth results the investigators suggest prove the association between COVID-19 infection and increased risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of vaccination status.

An analysis of the HAPO Follow-up Study is shedding light on associations between birth weight categories and risk of diabetes 10-14 years after delivery in mothers.

Drs Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini highlight the need for engaging patients in shared decision-making and addressing social determinants of health in diabetes and obesity management in adults and pediatric patients.

Scott Kahan, MD, MPH, discusses with Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, how the controversial use of new diabetes and obesity medications is creating access issues for people who really need these medications, and shares strategies to initiate the conversation about weight management with patients.

Dr Scott Kahan shares the latest updates to the 2023 ADA Standards of Care related to weight management and describes the different weight loss approaches recommended by the ADA.

Scott Kahan, MD, MPH, discusses the shortcomings of the current staging systems used for overweight and obesity and recommends the use of weight-related health and functional status in addition to BMI.

Further adding to the discussion surrounding the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, an analysis of data from the SWAN Multipollutant Study suggests increased exposure to phthlates was linked to a 30-63% increase in risk of developing diabetes among White women in midlife.

Leveraging data from the Tromsø study, the D2d study, and the DPVD study, a systematic review and meta-analysis concluded vitamin D supplementation could help reduce risk of progression to diabetes by 15% among people with prediabetes.

A new-user comparator study of adults with type 2 diabetes indicates use of SGLT2 inhibitors was associated with a 54% lower risk of hospitalizations for heart failure and a 15% lower risk of a modified MACE outcome compared to use of DPP-4 inhibitors.

Research from investigators in Ontario, Canada suggests the plateau in rates of cardiovascular disease and hospitalizations among people with type 2 diabetes seen in the last decade is masking a growing income-based disparity.

The January 2023 endocrinology month in review features coverage of the FDA’s approval of bexagliflozin, news surrounding semaglutide, and the introduction of an expert-led, diabetes-focused podcast to HCPLive Endocrinology.

The risk of diabetes was reduced by approximately 50% in both the vigorous and moderate aerobic exercise groups compared with the nonexercise group.

A ED screening program identified a substantial number of patients with undiagnosed prediabetes and T2D or undermanaged disease, particularly racial and ethnic minorities.

Abbott's Proclaim XR spinal cord stimulation system allows patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy to improve quality of life using a system that is easily incorporated into their everyday lives.

An analysis of 2 decades worth of data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink suggests all-cause mortality rates in type 2 diabetes have decreased but sheds light on upward trends in mortality from multiple different forms of cancer, including pancreatic, liver, and lung cancer, particularly among older patients.

Announced on January 23, the US FDA's approval of bexagliflozin (Brenzavvy) was awarded to TheracosBio and indicates the SGLT2 inhibitor for use as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

In their final episode from the ADCES 2nd Annual Diabetes Technology Conference, our hosts are joined by Gary Scheiner, MS, and Jennifer Okemah, RD, to discuss their businesses, a glimpse into their personal journeys into becoming diabetes care and education specialists, and how they have seen their role in improving care transform in recent years.

An analysis of patient data from the REGARDS cohort suggests the increase in relative risk observed with traditional risk factors, such as hypertension and diabetes, on risk of stroke decreases as patients age, but investigators point out this does not diminish the importance of addressing these risk factors.

The uptake of modern glucose-monitoring technologies for people with T1D and T2D may be dependent on out-of-pocket costs, suggesting the need to reconsider cost-benefit profiles of these devices.

A higher exposure to both foods and water-originated and additives-originated nitrites was associated with higher T2D risk, showing no potential benefits of their use.