Diabetes
Conference Coverage
Perils of ‘type’-casting: When adult-onset diabetes isn’t what you think it is
SAN DIEGO – There’s more to diabetes than type 1 and 2.
Conference Coverage
Urine albumin testing is crucial for patients at risk for CKD, but drop the 24-hour urine test
SAN DIEGO – An update on diagnosing, managing, and treating patients with comorbid hypertension and diabetes.
Applied Evidence
What we know—and don’t—about non-nutritive sweeteners
Here’s what’s known about the safety of these sweeteners and their effect on weight, appetite, and the risk for type 2 diabetes.
Conference Coverage
GLP-1 agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors offer more options in diabetes management
ORLANDO – “Finally, the ACC is aligned with the ADA. This is amazing, and it’s good news.” – Christine Kessler, MN
From the Journals
Endocrine Society advises on diabetes care for older adults
A clinical practice guideline from the Endocrine Society addresses the impact of aging on patients with diabetes aged 65 years and older.
From the Journals
No increase in UTI risk with SGLT-2 inhibitors
compared...
From the Journals
Inadequate glycemic control in type 1 diabetes leads to increased fracture risk
Each percentage increase in hemoglobin level was associated with a 7% increase in fracture risk.
Conference Coverage
DECLARE-TIMI58 shows improved kidney function with dapagliflozin
SAN FRANCISCO – The SGLT2 dapagliflozin was better than placebo at slowing down kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes
From the Journals
Plant-based foods could keep type 2 diabetes at bay
Meta-analysis suggests diets high in nonanimal foods may significantly lower risk.
News
FDA declines dapagliflozin indication as adjunct for type 1 diabetes
AstraZeneca says it has received a complete response letter, but gives no reason for the agency’s decision.
Conference Coverage
CARMELINA confirms linagliptin’s renal, CV safety, but it’s still third-line for type 2 diabetes
SAN FRANCISCO – The study was unusual among other DPP-4 trials in that almost 60% of the patients were older than 65, and 62.3% had impaired renal...