Type 2 Diabetes

A recent trial found incorporating an online weight loss program to population health management strategies was linked to greater reductions in body weight.

The Norfolk Diabetes Prevention Study is the largest type 2 diabetes prevention trial since the US Diabetes Prevention Program more than 20 years ago.

Analysis of data from the SUSTAIN program suggests adverse gastrointestinal events contributed little to superior weight loss seen with semaglutide versus other GLP-1 receptor agonists.

An extension study of the phase 3 trial indicate combination therapy with exenatide and dapagliflozin was effective 104 weeks after randomization in patients with type 2 diabetes and inadequate glycemic control despite metformin therapy.

An analysis of data from 3 major studies details associations between diets characterized by intake of pro versus anti-inflammatory foods with incidence of cardiovascular disease.

A podcast episode featuring a discussion related to racial and ethnic disparities in the care of children with type 1 diabetes.

An analysis of data from patients presenting to a medical center in New York City details associations between statin use and mortality among diabetics hospitalized with COVID-19.

Benjamin Noor, MD, discusses a recent study from ACG that demonstrated that EBTs are associated with improved parameters for weight loss and diabetes.

An analysis of data from European registries provide an overview of reductions in MACE and other benefits associated with metabolic surgery in severely obese patients with a history of myocardial infarction.

Brooks Cash, MD, discusses the importance of bowel preparation and surveillance in patients with diabetes.

New data presented at ACG 2020 shows NER1006 bowel preparation to be safe and efficacious in patients with diabetes preparing for their colonoscopy.

Results of an analysis of data from the SWEDEHEART and SOReg registries describe reductions in MACE and other health markers associated with metabolic surgery in severely obese patients with a history of myocardial infarction.

The Assistant Dean of Community Engagement at the School of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania offers perspective on addressing racial and ethnic disparities in medicine at an individual and societal level.

Results from FIDELIO-DKD suggest finerenone was associated with reductions in progression of chronic kidney disease and potential improvements in cardiovascular health.

The double-blind trial reported on long-term cardiovascular and kidney outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes.

An analysis of a Swedish obesity study with more than 20 years of follow-up data is detailing differences in life expectancy among patients who undergo bariatric surgery versus those opting for usual care.

An analysis of data from more than 9 million women details the increased odds of developing gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, and other complications associated with having polycystic ovary syndrome.

Results from FIDELIO-DKD suggest finerenone was associated with reductions in progression of chronic kidney disease and potential improvements in cardiovascular health.

An analysis of more than 1 million singleton births in Denmark is detailing a potential association between maternal diabetes and increased risk of developing an eating disorder early in life.

Patients who are prescribed metformin may face a risk of urticaria, though the latter can be treated with antihistamines.

An analysis of data from a California health survey suggests non-obese Vietnamese Americans were 60% more likely to have diabetes as their non-obese non-Hispanic White counterparts.

Only 29.5% of sampled CBD users claimed any wellness benefit.

An analysis of data from more than 9 million women details the increased odds of developing gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, and other complications associated with having polycystic ovary syndrome.

A study presented at UEG Week 2020 suggests a minimally-invasive, outpatient procedure combined with GLP-1 RA therapy could help diabetics eliminate the need for insulin therapy.

An analysis of Explorys data presented at UEG Week 2020 suggests bariatric surgery in obese diabetics could reduce risk of pancreatic cancer.