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After starting SGLT-2i, is the discontinuation of therapy necessary if there is an immediate decline in estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) in patients?

A cohort study evaluated the relationship between the severity of newly diagnosed diabetic retinopathy in adult patients and the incidence of progression to sustained blindness. 

Lowering saturated fats in the diet for Familial Hypercholesterolemia is not supported by randomized controlled trials. 

Better management of diabetes and dyslipidemia could reduce cataract risk, and thus perhaps retinopathy risk as well.

Metformin, used in the management of blood glucose, may provide a renoprotective effect through inhibition of inflammation and apoptosis.

According to new studies, women diagnosed with type 1 diabetes tend to have a shorter timeframe for reproduction than women without diabetes.

How important is GLP-1 RA effect on Hemoglobin A1c reduction in determining cardiovascular risk? 

HbA1c variability and swings between hypo- and hyperglycemia can increase risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

A study aims to establish whether bariatric surgery can reduce adverse cardiovascular events. 

Intensive insulin therapy may speed up the development of diabetic retinopathy, placing some patients at a higher risk for blindness.