Diabetes
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‘Bread and Butter’: Societies Issue T2D Management Guidance
Societies continue to endorse metformin and lifestyle modification as first-line therapy for glycemic management in type 2 diabetes.
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FDA Allows Implantable CGM to Integrate With Insulin Pumps
The Eversense CGM joins Dexcom’s G6 and G7 and the Freestyle Libre 2 Plus in being compatible with multiple different branded insulin pumps.
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What Underlies Sex Differences in CKD Cardiovascular Risk?
It is important to recognize sex differences in sympathetic nervous activity when assessing cardiovascular risk in CKD.
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Energy-Restricted Diet Twice Weekly Tops Exercise in T2D
Compared with the control group, patients in the diet intervention group achieved greater reductions in A1c after 12 weeks.
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Managing Obesity Can Lead to Sarcopenia: A ‘Hidden’ Problem
Exercise and nutrition are two key components in the prevention and management of sarcopenic obesity.
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Pancreatic Fat Is the Main Driver for Exocrine and Endocrine Pancreatic Diseases
Changes in the pancreas due to excessive fat within the organ upped risk for pancreatitis, diabetes, and pancreatic cancer, study finds.
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Evening May Be the Best Time for Exercise
New study finds evening exercise for adults who are obese was linked to lower mortality and rates of heart disease.
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Which Drug for Which Patient?
Many GLP-1 agonists are available in a diabetes version and a chronic weight management or obesity version.
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Temporary Gut Liner Lowers Weight, A1c
Two years after the liner’s removal, 80% of patients continued to show significant improvement, while 20% returned to baseline.
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The Fascinating Way to Measure Glucose With a Phone’s Compass
Proof-of-concept study able to measure glucose to micromolar concentration, similar to CGMs, researchers say.
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Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Life-Threatening Issue in Need of Help
The 5-year mortality rate for diabetic foot ulcers is 30%, but it climbs to 70% after amputation.