Diabetes
From the Journals
Semaglutide plus SGLT2 inhibitors improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes
Once-weekly treatment with the GLP-1 RA semaglutide helped most patients with type 2 diabetes on SGLT2 inhibitors meet their glycemic targets and...
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How much difference will Eli Lilly’s half-price insulin make?
Lilly’s move on Humalog could put pressure on the other two big makers of insulin to act.
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More sleep can help youth manage type 1 diabetes
More sleep can lead to better glycemic control in youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Conference Coverage
HCV treatment with DAA regimens linked to reduced diabetes risk
Diabetes incidence was lower in hepatitis C patients treated with DAAs than in untreated patients.
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Umbilical cord allograft may boost diabetic foot ulcer healing
Persistent wounds treated with dehydrated human umbilical cord allograft had higher rates of complete healing at 12 weeks, compared with wounds...
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Behavioral intervention improves physical activity in patients with diabetes
Regular sessions with an exercise specialist could yield significant improvements in physical activity in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Conference Coverage
Dermatologists name isobornyl acrylate contact allergen of the year
WASHINGTON – The adhesive ingredient is used in diabetes devices such as insulin pumps.
News
FDA approves label extension for dapagliflozin
The label extension means a broader population with type 2 diabetes and impaired renal function could benefit from treatment with dapagliflozin....
Conference Coverage
ICU admissions raise chronic condition risk
Compared to non-ICU visitors, patients had greater risk of developing new chronic conditions after discharge.
From the Journals
Paclitaxel drug-coated balloons appear safe for PAD treatment
There was no significant difference in all-cause mortality between DCB and PTA patients through 5 years.
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Insulin-treated diabetes in pregnancy carries preterm risk
Pregnant women with insulin-treated diabetes or obesity have a significantly greater odds of premature delivery or offspring who are large for...