Studies show reduction in CGM levels and hypoglycemia compared to insulin-pump therapy…
Read More »AACE 2015: Physicians Say Patient Care Guided by CDE-Ambassadors Better
Professionals trained by endocrinologists shown effective in reducing patients’ glycemia, blood pressure, lipids and body weight…
Read More »New Intragastric Balloon for Weight-Loss Treatment
Patients shed pounds and had fewer comorbidities with minimally invasive procedure… Apollo Endosurgery, Inc., a leader in minimally invasive endoscopic surgical products for bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures, announced the presentation of results from the ORBERA Pivotal Trial at this year’s Digestive Disease Week (DDW) conference. The study showed that ORBERA …
Read More »FDA Warns that Use of SGLT-2 Inhibitors Could Lead to Ketoacidosis in Some Patients
Proper patient education on hydration touted as method to reduce DKA… The FDA is continuing to investigate this safety issue and will determine whether changes are needed in the prescribing information for this class of drugs, called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Patients should pay close attention for any signs of …
Read More »Can Diet and Exercise Prevent Muscle Loss in Old Age?
Further study needed on combining exercise training and diet supplementation… Scientists at the University of Southampton, UK, have shown that although some studies find diet can enhance the effects of exercise to prevent muscle loss in later life, current evidence about what works is inconsistent. Between the ages of 40 …
Read More »Cardiovascular Health Tested by Hand-Grip Strength
Test may be inexpensive way to gauge patients at increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and premature death.
Read More »Peripheral Neuropathy May Precede Diabetes Diagnosis
Components of metabolic syndrome associated with peripheral neuropathy in prediabetic patients…
Read More »Web-based Interventions May Assist Treatment of Diabetes Depression
Increased risk of depression may affect patient desire for face-to-face contact, hinder diabetes care…
Read More »Autoantibodies Possible Predictors of Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Diesease progression possible with presence of two or more autoantibodies… Autoimmune type 2 diabetes is preceded by the appearance of islet insulin autoantibodies: GAD autoantibodies (GADAs), insulinoma-associated protein 2 autoantibodies (IA-2AS), and zinc transporter 8 autoantibodies. Previous studies show that diabetes will develop within 10 years in 27-40% of children with …
Read More »Microvascular Complications Due to Celiac Disease and Type 1 Diabetes
Studies yet to determine if gluten-free diet will decrease risk of retinopathy, nephropathy… Celiac Disease (CD) and type 1 diabetes are frequently associated with each other, as they have common genetic disorders. Current guidelines recommend screening patients with new onset diabetes for celiac disease and regularly thereafter. New studies have …
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