Diabetes
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Causal link found between childhood obesity and adult-onset diabetes
Bigger children have increased risks for almost all subtypes of adult-onset diabetes, a Mendelian randomization study indicates.
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Troubling trend as both diabetes types rise among U.S. youth
Peak incidence of type 1 diabetes occurred at age 10 years, while for type 2 diabetes, the peak was at 16 years.
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Two FDA clearances add diabetes technology options
The FDA has cleared Abbott Freestyle Libre versions 2 and 3 for integration with automated insulin delivery systems and Bigfoot Biomedical’s...
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Heart-healthy actions promote longer, disease-free life
Stronger measures of cardiovascular health were linked to longer life expectancy and fewer chronic conditions.
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High CV risk factor burden in young adults a ‘smoldering’ crisis
Cardiovascular risk factors are “unacceptably” high and are increasing among young adults, prompting calls for aggressive preventive measures.
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COORDINATEd effort boosts optimal therapy in patients with T2D and ASCVD
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Biomarkers linked to elevated T2D MACE risk in DECLARE-TIMI 58
A secondary DECLARE-TIMI 58 trial analysis linked two biomarkers to higher cardiovascular risks in diabetes and found a strong benefit of...
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Can skin care aid use of diabetes devices?
Regular use of lipid-rich skin creams can reduce eczema in children who use insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors to manage type 1...
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Lilly cuts insulin price by 70%, caps out-of-pocket cost
As of May 1, nonbranded insulins will cost $25 a vial, and Lilly says it will immediately cap out-of-pocket costs at $35 per month.
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Old drug verapamil may have new use in type 1 diabetes
In randomized trial, the old cardiac agent slowed the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes.