Diabetes
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To help patients stay on diabetes regimens: Communicate, educate, and use technology
SAN FRANCISCO – Physicians offer insight and advice on helping patients with diabetes take their medications as directed.
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Surprise! High-fat dairy may protect against metabolic syndrome
Time to gulp some whole milk? Not yet, but research raises questions.
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FDA issues warning on insulin pump cybersecurity weakness
The MiniMed 508 and MiniMed Paradigm series insulin pumps are being recalled because of potential cybersecurity risks; 4,000 patients in the...
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Do black patients with type 2 diabetes gain cardiac benefit from the SGLT2 and GLP-1 drugs?
SAN FRANCISCO - New findings suggest there is no effect on cardiovascular outcomes, although the analysis has limitations
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Aggressive lowering of LDL cholesterol: Is it a good idea?
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Liraglutide indication expanded to include children
The approval marks the first noninsulin drug approved for pediatric use in almost 20 years.
From the Journals
Metabolic and work productivity gains follow telemonitored exercise
Nearly half of participants in an exercise program achieved at least the scheduled activity target of 150 minutes of physical activity per week....
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Three out of five ain’t bad? Some diabetes measures improved over 17 years
SAN FRANCISCO – It might be time for team care of patients with diabetes, an epidemiologist says.
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Which antidiabetic for elderly patients? It depends on their CV risk
Balancing heart failure with cardiovascular events
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CGMs on the rise: New goals set time in range
The targets “should be considered an integral component of CGM data analysis and day-to-day treatment decision making.”
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Breast cancer linked to 23% higher risk for new diabetes
It’s a “clear signal” of extra risk, researcher says, but there’s no explanation yet.