Topical Corticosteroids Associated With Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Topical Corticosteroids Associated With Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
There is a positive association between use of topical corticosteroids and incident type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published online April 1 in Diabetes Care. Source: Topical Read more
Patient Behaviors Identified That Impact Weight Regain After RYGB
Patient Behaviors Identified That Impact Weight Regain After RYGB
Several patient behaviors are associated with weight regain after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery, including sedentary time, eating fast food, and eating when feeling full, Read more
Age at type 2 diabetes diagnosis may impact survival, CVD outcomes
Age at type 2 diabetes diagnosis may impact survival, CVD outcomes
The age at diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in patients may be important for determining survival and CV outcomes, according to findings published in Circulation. Source: Age at type 2 diabetes Read more
Diabetes creates ‘hidden tax’ for US residents
Diabetes creates ‘hidden tax’ for US residents
The average annual cost of diabetes for the entire U.S. population rose 13% between 2012 and 2017, according to findings presented in Diabetes Care. Source: Diabetes creates ‘hidden tax’ for US Read more
Bariatric Tx Linked With Better Cardiac Outcomes
Bariatric Tx Linked With Better Cardiac Outcomes
Bariatric surgery was tied to significantly lower rates of coronary revascularization and incidence of coronary events, according to a propensity matched analysis. Source: Bariatric Tx Linked With Better Cardiac Read more
Topical corticosteroid use may increase type 2 diabetes risk
Topical corticosteroid use may increase type 2 diabetes risk
Use of potent topical corticosteroids in the preceding 4 years was more common among Danish and U.K. adults who went on to develop type 2 diabetes than among those who did not develop the disease, suggesting that use of these agents may be associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes, according to findings from... Read more Read more
Lower creatinine levels may indicate elevated diabetes risk among men
Lower creatinine levels may indicate elevated diabetes risk among men
Decreasing creatinine levels were associated with increasing risk for diabetes among men, particularly for those older than age 45 years, according to findings presented in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation. Source: Lower creatinine levels may indicate elevated diabetes risk among Read more
Source of Chronic Inflammation in Aging
Source of Chronic Inflammation in Aging
Aging is a complex process that results from a combination of environmental, genetic, and epigenetic factors. Here, we summarized the factors and cellular pathways/processes that are known Read more
The Surprisingly Positive Association Between Obesity and Cancer Immunotherapy Efficacy
The Surprisingly Positive Association Between Obesity and Cancer Immunotherapy Efficacy
This Viewpoint reviews early evidence of improved outcomes among patients with cancer and higher BMIs treated with tumor checkpoint inhibitors, and the scientific challenges of Read more
Metformin lowers long-term diabetes risk
Metformin lowers long-term diabetes risk
Metformin was shown to have long-term protective effects against diabetes development in adults at greatest risk, especially those with higher HbA1c levels and women who have had gestational diabetes, according to findings published in Diabetes Care. Source: Metformin lowers long-term diabetes Read more