Diabetes
From the Journals
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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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.
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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.
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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...
News
Panel releases guidelines for red meat, processed meat consumption
"This assessment may be excessively pessimistic; indeed, we hope that is the case," the panel said.
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Weight loss surgery linked to lower CV event risk in diabetes
Metabolic surgery was associated with a significantly lower cumulative incidence of myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, and mortality than...
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Ticagrelor: Modest benefit, bigger bleed risk in diabetes plus stable CAD
Patients with prior PCI fared a bit better and may be a target population for long-term DAPT therapy.
From the Journals
Diabetes targets remain elusive for patients
Cascade of diabetes care in the United States has not improved since 2005.
News
FDA approves Baqsimi nasal powder for emergency hypoglycemia treatment
It is the first glucagon therapy approved for this indication that is administrable without an injection.