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Study investigates statin-diabetes link
Complete results are expected by the end of 2019.
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Should metabolic syndrome be renamed circadian syndrome?
Cluster of conditions “is now the main driver of the global chronic disease epidemic and its health burden,” expert says.
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Diuretics linked to diabetic amputations in T2DM
BERLIN – An increase in lower extremity amputations was seen among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who were treated with diuretics.
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Comorbid depression, anxiety linked to doubled risk of diabetes
“This study provides further support for the notion that depression with comorbid anxiety symptoms might represent a group...
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Fewer hypos with CGM in routine pediatric T1DM care
BERLIN – In the first year after the initiation of continuous glucose monitoring, hypoglycemia episodes needing external help were significantly...
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Nasal glucagon ‘viable alternative’ to intramuscular administration
BERLIN – Severe hypoglycemia was reversed successfully in all patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus given nasal glucagon.
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DPP-4 drugs for diabetes may protect kidneys too
Mortality declined dramatically in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who took the medication over an average of 3 years.
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Platelet-rich patch helps heal difficult diabetic foot ulcers
BERLIN – LeucoPatch, which contains patients’ own platelets, fibrin, and leukocytes, enabled more diabetic ulcers to heal versus standard care.
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Six PAD diagnostic tests vary widely in patients with diabetes
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Weight-loss drug lorcaserin’s glycemic effects revealed
The appetite-suppressant drug lorcaserin has benefits ranging from lower rates of incident type 2 diabetes mellitus and improved glycemic control...
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Guidelines outline patient-centered approach to type 2 diabetes
BERLIN – The ADA and EASD have issued their 2018 Consensus Report on the management of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes.
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‘Twincreatin’ produces ‘impressive’ HbA1c, weight control in T2DM
BERLIN – HbA1c and body weight were significantly lowered, compared with placebo and dulaglutide, by the dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist LY3298176...
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Gastric banding, metformin “equal” for slowing early T2DM progression
BERLIN – Gastric banding surgery and metformin improved insulin sensitivity, suggestive of preserved beta-cell function.
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Breast cancer risk in type 2 diabetes related to adiposity
Women with type 2 diabetes mellitus have a moderately increased risk of breast cancer that appears to be mainly caused by adiposity, not diabetes...
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GBS in T2DM patients: Study highlights pros and cons, need for better patient selection
Gastric bypass surgery lowers the risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease, but the risk for a number of short-term complications is...
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One-step gestational diabetes screening doesn’t improve outcomes
Revised protocol increased diagnoses, but also increased insulin use and pregnancy outcomes including labor induction and neonatal hyperglycemia...
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Study suggests “alarming” diabetes med discontinuation
ORLANDO – Most type 2 diabetes mellitus patients discontinue their medication within a year.
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Statins aren’t preventive in elderly unless they have diabetes
Statins for primary prevention may benefit older patients, if diabetes is present.
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Bone biopsy in suspected osteomyelitis: Culture and histology matter
Podiatrist says it’s not enough to get a culture biopsy on its own; genetic sequencing may play a role in future.
