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Naps of 60 minutes per day or longer were associated with an increased risk of 50% for risk of type 2 diabetes.

Findings suggest further study regarding Increased risk for type 2...

The link between obesity and diabetes possibly uncovered...

Patients on PPAR-gamma agonists advised to find suitable physical activity...

Risk found to be neutral, but duration of diabetes and increased risk of bone fracture need further study...

Prediabetes risk significantly increased, but diabetes risk yet to be determined...

Orbera is a non-surgical intragastric balloon device that has been used for weight loss outside of the United States for over 20 years. It is now FDA approved to be used in the United States. The device is indicated for weight reduction in obese patients with a BMI of 30 to 40 kg/m2 who have been unable to lose weight with diet and exercise. The non-surgical procedure takes about 30 minutes. See Item #4

Future study to focus on effect of continuous glucose changes in both maternal and fetal health...

Patient, female, 54 years of age, type 2 diabetes and obesity, told me she thought her weight and subsequent type 2 diabetes related to overeating, especially large portions. She is being seen by a behavior therapist for her eating disorder. I started her on a GLP-1. Even at starting dose, she reported feeling more satiated, but still overeating. The dose was increased...

  Robert E. Ratner, MD, talks about the best way to screen for prediabetes, and the importance of balancing convenience and specificity.