Diabetes
From the Journals
Diabetes drug class appears to reduce recurrent gout flares
Previously associated with a lower incidence of gout, SGLT2 inhibitors for the first time also appear to reduce gout flare recurrence and excess...
Conference Coverage
Screening finds high rates of CVD in diabetes, COPD patients
The study tested a “very simple” symptom questionnaire as the initial screening phase, yet resulted in a CVD diagnostic rate that was two- to...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA clears new capabilities for diabetes app BlueStar
The clearance enables the app-based platform to provide bolus insulin dose recommendations that are based on glucose and trend data from a...
Latest News
Medicare announces 10 drugs targeted for price cuts in 2026
People on Medicare may in 2026 see prices drop for 10 medicines, including pricey diabetes, cancer, blood clot, and arthritis treatments.
From the Journals
Even an hour’s walk a week lowers risk in type 2 diabetes
“Our findings are particularly promising for neuropathy since, currently, no disease-modifying treatment exists, and there are limited preventive...
From the Journals
Both too much and not enough sleep raises T2D risk
“These findings underpin the importance of promoting healthy sleep habits to avoid sleep deprivation.”
Conference Coverage
ESC backs SGLT2 inhibitor plus GLP-1 in diabetes with high CVD risk
Another major change in the new ESC guideline revision is introduction of a CVD risk calculator intended to estimate the risk among people with...
From the Journals
Liraglutide fixes learning limit tied to insulin resistance
The normalization in associative learning that one dose of liraglutide produced in people with obesity “fits with studies showing that these drugs...
From the Journals
Apple cider vinegar, fenugreek best herbal remedies for T2D: Review
“You need to look at the evidence for each individual remedy; it’s not just about what plant it is, but it’s about what preparation, what dose....
Commentary
Human frailty is a cash cow
Humans are frail and easily taken advantage of by the brilliant and highly motivated strategic planning and execution of Big Agriculture, Big Food...
Latest News
Type 1 diabetes management improves as technology advances
Automated insulin delivery systems have reduced A1c levels, but many still are not achieving numbers under 7%.