Diabetes
From the Journals
Seek safe strategies to diagnose gestational diabetes during pandemic
From the Journals
Glucose control linked to COVID-19 outcomes in largest-yet study
Wuhan researchers found preexisting type 2 diabetes worsened prognosis of COVID-19; but those whose glucose stayed “in-range” had better outcomes...
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Glucocorticoid use linked to mortality in RA with diabetes
Results strengthen case for treating to target, especially in more vulnerable populations.
News
In gestational diabetes, early postpartum glucose testing is a winner
GRAPEVINE, TEX. – Inpatient postpartum testing captured 99 of 100 patients without sacrificing accuracy.
Conference Coverage
Stroke risk tied to diabetic retinopathy may not be modifiable
LOS ANGELES – Findings from a subanalysis of the ACCORD Eye Study showed that glucose, lipid, and hypertension interventions did not mitigate the...
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Antimalarial adherence is important for diabetes prevention in lupus
Patients who took at least 90% of their prescribed antimalarial doses were 39% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Conference Coverage
Bariatric surgery is most effective early in the diabetes trajectory
LOS ANGELES – But in the United States, only about 1% of eligible patients with diabetes undergo the procedure.
From the Journals
Gout rates reduced with SGLT2 inhibitors
Type 2 diabetes patients using SGLT2 inhibitors had significantly lower rates of gout than did those taking GLP1 agonists.
Opinion
Bariatric surgery should be considered in individuals with class 1 obesity
Nonsurgical interventions via lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy have not demonstrated success.
Conference Coverage
Metformin after GDM: Lessons from landmark diabetes prevention trial
WASHINGTON – Dr. Robert E. Ratner and Dr. Kim Boggess expound on the evidence base for using metformin and give their takes on postpartum clinical...