Diabetes
Conference Coverage
Menstruation linked to underdiagnosis of type 2 diabetes?
The analysis estimates that an additional 17% of undiagnosed women younger than 50 years could be reclassified as having type 2 diabetes.
Commentary
Can zoo poo help manage diabetic foot ulcers?
The unexpected ingredient in this potentially transformative therapy? Feces from endangered species, sourced from Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
Commentary
When to prescribe semaglutide?
When considering an antiobesity medication for a patient, it’s important to discuss efficacy, side-effect profile, contraindications, cost and...
News
Support tool reduces hypoglycemia risk in type 2 diabetes
The tool was developed to help guide shared decision making for a goal A1c level, potential changes to treatment, and other steps to reduce the...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA gives semaglutide two drug safety–related label changes
The second addition concerns a new adverse reaction that was identified during the postmarketing experience: gastrointestinal ileus, an intestinal...
News
Weekly insulin with dosing app beneficial in type 2 diabetes
“Once-weekly icodec with a dosing guide app could conceivably address several challenges seen in everyday practice.”
News
Don’t miss type 1 diabetes in adults
Adult-onset type 1 diabetes patients often present with mild symptoms that can lead to misdiagnosis.
News
Are vitamin D levels key to canagliflozin’s fracture risk?
“Something as simple as OTC vitamin D might protect against bone fractures caused by chronic multiyear treatment with a drug.”
Conference Coverage
Tirzepatide superior to semaglutide for A1c control, weight loss
“Although the efficacy of the high tirzepatide dose might make it a favorable choice, its real-world application can be affected on an individual’...
News
Exercise timing may dictate obesity, type 2 diabetes risk
People who exercised in the morning had a lower body mass index than those who exercised at other times, even though they were more sedentary.