Diabetes
News
Another lot of extended-release metformin is recalled in the U.S.
Adding to two lots recalled in November, Nostrum Laboratories has issued a voluntary recall for another lot of extended-release metformin 750 mg...
From the Journals
‘Hidden’ danger of type 2 diabetes diagnosis at early age
“This difference in risk between younger and older people in terms of absolute versus lifetime risks of type 2 diabetes complications should...
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Peripheral neuropathy tied to mortality in adults without diabetes
The condition is underrecognized and associated with poor outcomes, findings of a new study suggest.
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Prioritize COVID-19 vaccination in both types of diabetes, say docs
The study is the first to prospectively evaluate COVID-19 severity factors and death in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes separately.
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Diabetic retinopathy may predict greater risk of COVID-19 severity
“Our study reports the first description of diabetic retinopathy as a potential risk factor for poor COVID-19 outcomes,” said the authors of a new...
Feature
Patient health suffers amid pandemic health care shortages
More than half of clinician respondents to a survey said they saw a decline in patient health because of delayed or inaccessible care.
Conference Coverage
Metformin improves most outcomes for T2D during pregnancy
But the drug was associated with an increased risk of small-for-gestational-age babies.
Feature
Lancet panel calls for urgent global action to combat diabetes
Of the 463 million people with diabetes worldwide in 2019, 80% live in low- and middle-income countries.
Opinion
Medication adherence challenges and helpers
Thankfully, there are tools designed to help remind patients of what they need to take and when.
From the Journals
COVID-19 antibody response not reduced with diabetes
Findings provide “cautious optimism” that a COVID-19 vaccine would be expected to work as well in people with diabetes as those without.
Opinion
Smart health devices – promises and pitfalls
Major advancements in medical monitoring technology are now enabling physicians to get much deeper insight into their patients’ health status.