In metabolically healthy obesity, no link between proinflammatory diet, all-cause mortality
In metabolically healthy obesity, no link between proinflammatory diet, all-cause mortality
Among adults with metabolically healthy obesity, a proinflammatory diet is not associated with increased risk for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, but this risk persists for those Read more
Dietary inflammatory potential and risk of mortality in metabolically healthy and unhealthy phenotypes among overweight and obese adults
Dietary inflammatory potential and risk of mortality in metabolically healthy and unhealthy phenotypes among overweight and obese adults
This study was designed to investigate the association between the dietary inflammatory index (DII®) scores, metabolic phenotypes, and risk of mortality risk in overweight/obese Read more
Vitamin D deficiency linked to greater risk of diabetes
Vitamin D deficiency linked to greater risk of diabetes
An epidemiological study conducted by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Seoul National University suggests that persons deficient in vitamin D may be at much greater risk of developing diabetes. Source: Vitamin D deficiency linked to greater risk of Read more
AHA: Blood Test Could Offer Life-and-Death Clues for Black Diabetics
AHA: Blood Test Could Offer Life-and-Death Clues for Black Diabetics
Testing blood for a biological marker called suPAR could help better assess the risk of death among black Americans with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Source: AHA: Blood Test Read more
The Subtleties of Thyroid Disease Management for the Non-Endocrinologist
The Subtleties of Thyroid Disease Management for the Non-Endocrinologist
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are common conditions that have lifelong effects on health. In the United States, approximately 5% of adults have thyroid disease or take thyroid Read more
Fasting-Evoked En Route Hypoglycemia in Diabetes (FEEHD): An Overlooked Form of Hypoglycemia in Clinical Practice
Fasting-Evoked En Route Hypoglycemia in Diabetes (FEEHD): An Overlooked Form of Hypoglycemia in Clinical Practice
Objective. Many patients with diabetes opt to fast for lab tests, especially for lipid profiles, thus missing breakfast. In parallel, recent studies and international guidelines have Read more
Increasing Incidence of Diabetes After Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy – Endocrinology Advisor
Increasing Incidence of Diabetes After Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy – Endocrinology Advisor
Reports of immune checkpoint inhibitors causing immune-related adverse events such as insulin-dependent diabetes are on the rise, according to a case series published in Diabetes Care. Read more
Metformin Shown to Decrease AMD Risk in Diabetes Patients
Metformin Shown to Decrease AMD Risk in Diabetes Patients
In a new study conducted in Taiwan, investigators found that use of metformin to treat diabetes also reduced the risk of AMD development over a 13-year period. Source: Metformin Shown to Decrease AMD Risk in Diabetes Read more
Type 2 Diabetes an Independent Risk Factor for Coronary Artery Disease – Endocrinology Advisor
Type 2 Diabetes an Independent Risk Factor for Coronary Artery Disease – Endocrinology Advisor
Type 2 diabetes is an independent risk factor for sudden cardiac arrest and death in patients with coronary artery disease with preserved ejection fraction. Source: Type 2 Diabetes an Read more
Diabetes Management System Earns CE Mark
Diabetes Management System Earns CE Mark
Diabeloop’s DBLG1, a hybrid closed-loop diabetes management system that serves as an artificial pancreas, earned a CE Mark. The device provides glucose measurements every five minutes and is able to connect to DexCom’s G6 Continuous Glucose Monitor, Kaleido’s patch insulin pump or a smartphone algorithm. It is the second CE Mark given to an artificial... Read more Read more