Diabetes
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Active migraine in women linked to lower risk of developing T2DM
There was a linear decrease in prevalence of migraine leading up to T2DM diagnosis among those who were eventually diagnosed with it.
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ABIM sued over maintenance of certification
Do weight loss drugs have a role following bariatric surgery?
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Decreased insulin clearance may be first step on path to insulin resistance
Finding challenges the current view of the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes.
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Study investigates statin-diabetes link
Complete results are expected by the end of 2019.
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Should metabolic syndrome be renamed circadian syndrome?
Cluster of conditions “is now the main driver of the global chronic disease epidemic and its health burden,” expert says.
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Diuretics linked to diabetic amputations in T2DM
BERLIN – An increase in lower extremity amputations was seen among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who were treated with diuretics.
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High prices driving insulin underuse
One in four patients surveyed at an urban diabetes center reported underusing insulin because of concerns about cost.
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Comorbid depression, anxiety linked to doubled risk of diabetes
“This study provides further support for the notion that depression with comorbid anxiety symptoms might represent a group...
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Fewer hypos with CGM in routine pediatric T1DM care
BERLIN – In the first year after the initiation of continuous glucose monitoring, hypoglycemia episodes needing external help were significantly...
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Nasal glucagon ‘viable alternative’ to intramuscular administration
BERLIN – Severe hypoglycemia was reversed successfully in all patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus given nasal glucagon.
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ADA releases guidelines for type 2 diabetes in children, youth
Once a diagnosis is made, treatment includes lifestyle management and pharmacologic therapy.