Diabetes
From the Journals
Type 2 diabetes remitted with low-calorie diet
Following a low-calorie diet for 1 year is enough to reverse type 2 diabetes.
Conference Coverage
Expert discusses the role of salt and fructose in diabetes
LOS ANGELES – High salt intake may also increase the risk for obesity and prediabetes by stimulating fructose production in the liver.
News from the FDA/CDC
Health disparities in rural America: Chronic conditions
Black and American Indian/Alaska Native adults most likely to have multiple chronic health conditions.
News
FDA approves injectable diabetes drug that improves A1c scores
Weekly subcutaneous injections provide type 2 diabetes patients with an effective treatment option.
Conference Coverage
Intranasal insulin, ketogenic diet may benefit Alzheimer’s patients
Growing evidence from basic science and preclinical studies demonstrates that insulin plays a key role in brain synaptic function viability,...
Conference Coverage
Empagliflozin’s heart failure benefits linked to volume drop
ANAHEIM, CALIF. – About half of the observed benefit was tied to a rise in average hematocrit level.
From the Journals
Does incretin therapy increase pancreatic cancer risk?
It is unlikely the drugs actually caused the increase in cancer risk.
Conference Coverage
Healing chronic venous ulcers? Compression, compression, compression
If patients don’t wear compression stockings and don’t elevate their legs, the wound will never heal.
Conference Coverage
Herbal supplements offer value with cautions, caveats
CHICAGO – Ask about herbal supplements at every patient medication history.
Conference Coverage
Experts question insulin as top choice in GDM
WASHINGTON - Experts in the management of gestational diabetes called for individualized approaches.
Conference Coverage
Don’t let GDM history limit contraception choices
WASHINGTON – The risks associated with unplanned pregnancy are generally higher than those from contraception.