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Heavy drinkers have a harder time keeping the weight off
NASHVILLE – Teetotalers had the best luck maintaining weight loss, but the differences were small.
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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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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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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.