Diabetes
From the Journals
Insulin may be toxic to the placenta in early pregnancy
This insulin toxicity during pregnancy can be prevented with metformin in vitro.
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SGLT inhibitor still possible for T1DM, despite FDA committee vote
The drug increased DKA risk eightfold versus placebo.
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Lessons learned from the PCSK9 inhibitor trials
LOS ANGELES – The higher your risk, the greater your benefit from therapeutic intervention.
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Oral GLP-1 receptor agonist pioneered in T2DM trial
BERLIN – Oral semaglutide was superior to placebo in reducing glycated hemoglobin at all doses tested, with weight loss benefits at the highest...
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Impact of carbs vs. fats on CVD risk becoming better understood
LOS ANGELES – Risk measures can be improved by lowering dietary carbohydrates, not by lowering saturated fats.
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Tic disorders are associated with obesity and diabetes
Patients with Tourette syndrome or chronic tic disorder have a higher risk for metabolic and cardiovascular health problems, a population-based...
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SGLT-2 inhibitors promising for heart failure prevention, not treatment
LOS ANGELES – The combination of heart failure and diabetes is particularly lethal.
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Does reduced degradation of insulin by the liver cause type 2 diabetes?
LOS ANGELES – Hepatic insulin clearance is significantly lower in African Americans, compared with European Americans, a difference that may...
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Torrent Pharmaceuticals expands losartan recall
Ten more lots recalled.
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Postprandial glucose responses to identical meals vary from person to person
Some individuals responded most highly to glucose; others responded most highly to bread.
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Researchers exploring ways to mitigate aging’s impact on diabetes
LOS ANGELES – Potential preventative measures include caloric restriction, exercise, and taking metformin.