Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical that is widely used in the production of plastic products and food packaging materials. Despite its widespread use, recent research has suggested that BPA exposure may be associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic …

Type 2 diabetes is a growing health concern among older adults, with an estimated 29 million individuals over the age of 65 in the United States alone being diagnosed with the condition. While type 2 diabetes can affect people of all ages, it is particularly prevalent among older adults due …

Authors: Ashley Wagnild, PharmD Candidate 2024, Joshua J. Neumiller, PharmD, CDCES, FADCES, FASCP Department of Pharmacotherapy College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Washington State University A 54-year-old man was referred to the pharmacotherapy clinic by his primary care provider (PCP) for a therapy consult. The patient had a past medical …

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No specific approach is used currently but which one is better? Every year, 2% to 10% of pregnant women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops in pregnant women who did not have diabetes before they got pregnant. Some causes or risk factors …

What are the effects of prescribing sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes and multiple risk factors? Type 2 diabetes (T2D) usually occurs with multiple risk factors and complications. When treating patients with T2D targeting several risk factors, especially in the early stages of the disease state, …

New studies suggest that moderate to vigorous exercise may delay heart disease in adults between 70-75.   The most common cause of heart disease is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries. Another known causes of heart disease are problems with the valves in the heart, or the heart may …

The diabetic UK teams developed eight priority questions and recommendations to improve the quality of life and care of older diabetic patients.  Older adults living with diabetes are on the rise, and geriatricians are constantly experiencing difficulties providing care for these patient populations. The challenges may stem from the fact …

Studies have found that there may be a connection between hormone therapy use and type 2 diabetes, putting transgender individuals at an increased risk.   Transgender individuals commonly use hormone therapy to generate the person’s desired physical characteristics. In addition to transforming the individuals’ physical characteristics, hormone therapy can also alter …

The current COVID-19 Pandemic may be to blame for weight gain in patients at a higher risk of developing diabetes. The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Program (NHS DPP) developed by the National Health Service (NHS) in 2016 was created to delay or avert the emergence of type 2 diabetes …