Diabetes
From the Journals
Genetic risk score may flag post-GDM incidence of type 2 disease
A healthier diet might mitigate the increase in risk.
News
FDA opens the door to biosimilar insulin
The agency published a final rule that transitions insulin and other products from regulation as a drug to a biologic.
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Stroke risk tied to diabetic retinopathy may not be modifiable
LOS ANGELES – Findings from a subanalysis of the ACCORD Eye Study showed that glucose, lipid, and hypertension interventions did not mitigate the...
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After gestational diabetes, longer lactation tied to lower risk for type 2
Epidemiologic data suggest that breastfeeding may reduce future diabetes risk, but mechanistic work needs to be done.
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Sharpest spikes in pediatric diabetes seen in Asian, Pacific Islander youth
Rates are generally higher in racial and ethnic minorities, although low in American Indian youth.
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Tools for preventing heart failure
SNOWMASS, COLO. – “There will be more than 1 million new cases of heart failure this year, and the vast majority of them could have been prevented...
News
FDA issues MiniMed600 insulin pump recall
A missing or broken retainer ring could lead to hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia, which in some cases can be fatal.
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Cardiovascular disease risk higher in patients with schizophrenia, metabolic syndrome
"Psychiatrists and health care staff should be informed about the potential metabolic side effects of antipsychotics and unhealthy lifestyles...
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Data emerging to support personalized nutrition in oncology
SAN DIEGO – Fasting has been linked to improvements in chemotherapy efficacy and decreased side effects.
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Less gestational weight gain seen with metformin
GRAPEVINE – Fetal outcomes were not compromised when pregnant women with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes took...
News
FDA not recommending recalls of diabetes drug metformin
The FDA began testing samples of metformin for the carcinogen NDMA at the end of last year.