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Cost-related medication underuse was the most common “material need insecurity…”

Before 1942, environmental factors were not as significant as in later years, when they are believed to be twice as strong… A multi-institutional research team at Massachusetts General Hospital has found out that environmental factors may outweigh genetic ones, as the risk of obesity that runs even in the same …

Metformin was linked to reduced food intake, decreased hunger ratings, and increased fullness ratings… For obese hyperinsulinemic children, metformin seems to decrease perceived hunger and increase perceived fullness, according to a published study. Mopelola A. Adeyemo, M.P.H., from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., and colleagues examined the …

Researchers reported that the “artificial pancreas” improved glycemic control and led to less hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes patients involved in a 5-day outpatient trial…

Long-term registry shows impact similar to single-vessel obstruction…

The result might seem surprising, since type 2 diabetes is highly prevalent and O is the most common blood type…. However, Dr. Guy Fagherazzi added that, “Our work has been based on previous findings regarding stroke, where people with the O blood group had a lower risk of developing the …

About 11,000 patients using both insulin and sulfonylurea were evaluated… Ulrik M. Mogensen, MD, of the department of cardiology at University Hospital Rigshospitalet in Denmark, and colleagues evaluated patients receiving sulfonylurea with insulin and 16,910 patients receiving metformin with insulin to determine the differences in outcomes of treatment combinations. Outcome …

According to consensus guidelines, relieving pressure on the foot through the use of off-loading improves healing outcomes and reduces complications in patients with diabetic foot ulcers… “The Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Through Optimal Off-Loading – Building Consensus Guidelines and Practical Recommendations to Improve Outcomes,” was authored by a multidisciplinary …

The investigational SGLT2 inhibitor remogliflozin showed benefits for glucose lowering in type 2 diabetes…

Improved glycemic control can reduce A1c, medical costs and complications… According to a new study, early introduction of insulin could save money, help more patients reach A1c goals and decrease diabetes-related complications and mortality. Currently, insulin therapy for persons with type 2 diabetes is traditionally added to an anti-hyperglycemic regimen …