Diabetes
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Statins linked to lower diabetes risk after acute pancreatitis
Similar benefits were seen with low, moderate, and high statin doses, as well as in cases of both mild and severe acute pancreatitis.
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Number of steps per day needed to prevent death in diabetes
A study of participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey with prediabetes or diabetes found the optimum number of steps per...
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Moderate drinking shows more benefit for older vs. younger adults
Nuanced analysis presents risks of alcohol consumption for individuals of different ages.
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Bevacizumab first matches aflibercept for diabetic macular edema
Results from a randomized trial showed that step therapy for diabetic macular edema with lower-priced bevacizumab followed by pricier aflibercept...
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In the quest for a cure for type 1 diabetes, two companies merge
The type 1 diabetes advocacy organization JDRF said the acquisition “represents a significant stride in cures research for the type 1 diabetes...
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Cutting dietary simple sugars may relieve GERD symptoms
This study may be the first randomized controlled diet intervention trial to examine carbohydrates by type and amount on symptomatic GERD.
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Childhood type 1 diabetes tests suggested at ages 2 and 6
“This study is timely because recent successes in preventing type 1 diabetes highlight the need to identify the best candidates for intervention...
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California will make low-cost insulin, Gov. Newsom says
“In California, we know people should not go into debt to receive lifesaving medication.”
Commentary
‘Not their fault:’ Obesity warrants long-term management
"What we as providers really need is tools - different options - to be able to provide for our patients and basically present them with different...
Conference Coverage
Menstrual phase impacts exercise effects in type 1 diabetes
Hypoglycemia was increased during the luteal phase, whereas hyperglycemia was more frequent in the follicular phase, in a small study.