Diabetes
Food insecurity doubles rate of severe hypoglycemia in diabetic adults, research suggests
Adults living with diabetes who can't afford to put food on the table are at more than twice the risk of severe hypoglycemia.
Oct 16, 2023
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Diabetes
Sweeteners may affect your gut biome and raise blood sugar levels
It's well-known that "full fat" fizzy drinks such as colas, lemonades and energy drinks raise the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. People who have one can or more a day have a 26% increased risk of developing ...
Oct 12, 2023
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Diabetes
Children with prediabetes and obesity may be more likely to progress to diabetes
A new Journal of the Endocrine Society study highlights how to identify children at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes and strategies for prevention, such as anti-obesity or anti-diabetes medication and lifestyle changes.
Oct 12, 2023
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Diabetes
Not even private health insurance overcomes racial disparities in glycemic control
Having health insurance in the United States is insufficient when it comes to addressing racial and ethnic disparities in glycemic control, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in JAMA Network Open.
Oct 12, 2023
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Diabetes
Using closed-loop in type 1 pregnancy associated with type 1 diabetes
A new study endorses closed-loop use in type 1 diabetes pregnancy and highlights how the technology can facilitate positive pregnancy experiences. The study is published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics (DTT).
Oct 12, 2023
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Medications
Forxiga trial shows clinically meaningful improvements in glycemic control among patients aged 10–17 years
Positive results from the T2NOW Phase III trial demonstrated significant reduction in A1C, a marker of average blood sugar, for patients treated with Forxiga (dapagliflozin) compared with patients receiving placebo. Adjusted ...
Oct 11, 2023
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Cardiology
Large analysis shows high red meat consumption likely to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes
A research team from the School of Public Health in LKS Faculty of Medicine, of The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), reviewed large-scale meta-data covering more than 4.4 million people, and concluded that red meat consumption ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Cardiology
Patients with cardiovascular disease less likely to use antidiabetic drugs, finds study
The use of cardioprotective antidiabetic drugs, including GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, is on the rise. While these medications can help protect against cardiovascular disease (CVD), a new study published in BMJ Medicine finds ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Diabetes
Should children with diabetes or pre-diabetes go on a low-carb diet?
A child's diet is important because it helps them grow, stay healthy and have the energy to play, learn and do the things they love. If you're the parent or caregiver of a child with diabetes—or one who faces risks for ...
Oct 9, 2023
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Medications
Adding tirzepatide to basal insulin cuts HbA1c levels in people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes
A team of medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. working with a colleague from Spain has found via clinical trial that adding tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro) to basal insulin therapies can ...
