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AADE predicts rise in need by “at least” 60% by 2025.…
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Add-on Dapagliflozin Improves Diabetes Control without Weight Gain
The investigational glucose-lowering drug dapagliflozin improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes already on metformin, and it promoted significant weight loss, in a phase II trial.…
Read More »Soy Germ-Enriched Pasta Improves Cardiovascular Markers in Diabetes Patients
A new, soy germ-enriched pasta improves endothelial function, blood pressure, and markers of oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes, researchers report.…
Read More »Obesity Ranking System Predicts Mortality
An obesity classification system that distinguishes between fat and lean tissue and takes into account functional status and the various comorbid conditions that can be associated with obesity may be a more effective mortality prediction tool than standard body mass index (BMI), according to new research.…
Read More »Lifestyle Changes Prevents Diabetes in Nonobese with Elevated Fasting Glucose
A lifestyle-modification program aimed at changes in diet and increased activity levels seemed to significantly cut the risk of type 2 diabetes that was primarily “overweight” rather than obese and that had elevated fasting glucose levels — but not necessarily impaired glucose tolerance.…
Read More »Parents Misled by Health Claims on Children’s Cereal Packages
Nutrition-related health claims on children’s cereals are often misinterpreted by parents, causing them to infer that products with health claims are more nutritious overall despite actual nutrient quality, finds a study….
Read More »The Fattier Your Heart the Greater Your Heart Disease Risk
Study links buildup of this hidden fat to heart threat, even in people without symptoms.…
Read More »Editor’s Note: It’s Too Darn Hot
This has been the hottest summer on record for most of the US. In fact I have been inviting people to come down to Florida to cool off, so you knew it was only a matter of time before the intense heat would lead to a potential diabetes disaster. Find …
Read More »Managing Clinical Problems in Diabetes, Case Study #17: Health Assessment, Management Targets, and Deciding on a Management Plan
Edited by Trisha Dunning AM, RN, MEd, PhD, CDE, FRCNA and Glenn Ward MBBS, BSc, DPhil (Oxon), FRACP, FRCPath Mrs. PC was referred to a tertiary diabetes clinic by a practice nurse (nurse working in a general practice): “Can you help me sort out this confusing issue both for the …
Read More »GLP-1 Effectiveness, Mechanisms of Action and Potential, Part 3 of 4
This week, we present Part 3 of a series of 4 Homerun Slide collections covering GLP-1 Agonist therapy. This week’s slides present findings on the therapeutic effects of GLP-1, GLP-1 agonists and DPP-IV inhibitors (which increase circulating levels of endogenous active GLP-1 and GIP) in patients with T2DM…. Link to …
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