Diabetes

Achievement of Targets in T2DM Varies by Season

There is seasonal variation in achievement of the guideline targets for hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), blood pressure (BP), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol among persons with type 2 Read more

Behavioral therapy ‘missing ingredient’ for digital health success in diabetes

Digital health tools designed to improve disease management for patients with diabetes often have little effect on long-term health outcomes, likely due to an insufficient emphasis on Read more

Advanced glycation end product accumulation, insulin resistance share ‘two-way’ relationship

Insulin resistance and the accumulation of advanced glycation end products in the skin have a “two-way” relationship for adults with type 1 diabetes, according to findings published in Read more

Accumulation of advanced glycation end products in the skin is accelerated in relation to insulin resistance in people with Type 1 diabetes mellitus

Aim: To evaluate the association between skin advanced glycation end products and insulin resistance in Type 1 diabetes. Source:Accumulation of advanced glycation end products in the skin is accelerated in relation to insulin resistance in people with Type 1 diabetes Read more

Protein released from fat after exercise improves glucose

Exercise training causes dramatic changes to fat. Additionally, this ‘trained’ fat releases beneficial factors into the bloodstream. Source: Protein released from fat after exercise improves Read more

Multiple CGM systems provide comparable performance, usability

Three continuous glucose monitoring systems were shown to provide similar accuracy in adults with type 1 diabetes compared with self-monitoring blood glucose, according to findings published in the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. Source: Multiple CGM systems provide comparable performance, Read more

Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery Safe for Use in Very Young Children With T1D – Endocrinology Advisor

Unrestricted home use of day and night hybrid closed-loop insulin is safe and feasible for very young children. Source: Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery Safe for Use in Very Young Children With Read more

Microchip could identify type 1 diabetes faster than current diagnostic methods

A new method of identifying warning signs of type 1 diabetes earlier may pave the way for methods that might prevent the condition from developing. US scientists from Stanford and the Read more

Management of T2DM Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease: Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Disease Progression

Kidney disease has been recognized as a complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) since the 1950s, developing in approximately 35% of patients with T2DM and affecting as many as 50% of patients with diabetes through a 20 years’ duration. The prevalence of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in the United States increased from 1988 to… Read more Read more

Vitamin C linked to reduced glucose levels in type 2 diabetes

Vitamin C supplementation is associated with improved blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, research suggests. A small Australian study, published in the journal Diabetes, Read more

Diet high in vitamin C could protect against gestational diabetes

Pregnant women who incorporate more vitamin C into their diets are at lower risk for developing gestational diabetes than those with insufficient or even adequate dietary vitamin C intake, according to findings published in Clinical Nutrition. Source: Diet high in vitamin C could protect against gestational Read more

Few adults with prediabetes referred to, participating in diabetes prevention programs

Only a minority of U.S. adults with prediabetes who are eligible to participate in a national diabetes prevention program are doing so, with just 4% referred and 2% participating, according to findings published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Source: Few adults with prediabetes referred to, participating in diabetes prevention Read more

Baseline HbA1c, weight loss after bariatric surgery predict type 2 diabetes relapse

Among adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery and experienced diabetes remission at their first follow-up appointment, baseline HbA1c and excess body weight loss 1 year after surgery were independent predictors of diabetes relapse over 5 years, according to findings published in the International Journal of Obesity. Source: Baseline HbA1c, weight… Read more Read more

Switching Medicare Patients With T2D to Older Insulins Could Slash Costs

Minimum compromise in glycemic control achieved over 3 years Source:Switching Medicare Patients With T2D to Older Insulins Could Slash Read more

Diabetes In Real Life

Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDE, CDN, talks with experts about living with diabetes. Source: Diabetes In Real Read more

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Up With PCOS Regardless of BMI

Irrespective of age and weight, women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online Jan. 31 in Diabetes Care. Read more

Vegetarian diets show potential for boosting insulin sensitivity

Vegetarian dietary patterns, especially vegan diets, may improve insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function in adults compared with those who eat meat, according to findings published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases. Source: Vegetarian diets show potential for boosting insulin Read more

Stroke Patients With Prediabetes Benefit From Pioglitazone

The insulin-sensitizing agent pioglitazone (Actos) appeared effective for secondary prevention in stroke patients with prediabetes, according to a post hoc analysis of the IRIS randomized clinical trial reported here. Source: Stroke Patients With Prediabetes Benefit From Read more

Oral suspension sulfonylurea safe, effective in children with neonatal diabetes

Children with neonatal diabetes switched from glibenclamide tablets to an oral suspension sulfonylurea therapy for 4 months experienced only mild adverse effects and no changes in HbA1c or incidence of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia, according to findings from a phase 2 study published in Pediatric Diabetes. Source: Oral suspension sulfonylurea safe, effective in children with neonatal… Read more Read more

Frequent ED visits common for older adults with diabetes

Diabetes is the most common disease classification for adults aged at least 65 years who are frequently admitted to hospital EDs, according to findings published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine. “The ED’s role in delivering care for a large proportion of the population is expanding, especially for older and sicker patients.” Source: Frequent ED… Read more Read more

Injection demonstration, collaborative style key to insulin treatment adoption

Demonstrating the injection process, taking a collaborative approach to treatment and explaining benefits, are effective strategies for health care professionals trying to encourage correct insulin use in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to findings published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications.“ Source: Injection demonstration, collaborative style key to insulin treatment Read more

Predictors of Disordered Eating Behaviors in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes – Endocrinology Advisor

Investigators examine characteristics associated with disordered eating behaviors in teenagers with type 1 diabetes. Source: Predictors of Disordered Eating Behaviors in Teens With Type 1 Read more

Type 1 diabetes raises risk for cerebral small-vessel disease

Adults with type 1 diabetes are more likely to develop cerebral small-vessel disease, and cerebral micro-bleeds, in particular, than those without diabetes, according to findings published in Diabetes Care. “Type 1 diabetes is associated with a fivefold increased risk of stroke, with cerebral small-vessel disease (SVD) as the most common etiology.” Source: Type 1 diabetes… Read more Read more

Depressive symptoms may interfere with diabetes medication adherence in adults with elevated HbA1c

Among adults with type 2 diabetes and poor glycemic control, not taking medication as recommended may be linked to depressive symptoms, according to findings published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications. “Our results highlight the complex relationship between depressive symptoms and medication nonadherence.” Source: Depressive symptoms may interfere with diabetes medication adherence in… Read more Read more

Nutrition Recommendations and Interventions for Diabetes

In the print version of the article listed above, Table 1 is missing the n values in row 1 for four categories: “Overweight Nondiabetic” should read “687”; “Overweight Diabetic” should read “135”; “Obese Nondiabetic” should read “489”; and “Obese Diabetic” should read “227.” In addition, the following acknowledgments were missing from the Acknowledgments section: “S.D…. Read more Read more

‘Metabolically Healthy’ Obesity? Not So Much, Study Finds

Young kids who receive the rotavirus vaccine may be less likely to develop type 1 diabetes than children who don’t get this routine childhood vaccination, an Australian study suggests. Read more

Exercise training for patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: What to pursue and how to do it

Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus suffer from dysregulation of a plethora of cardiovascular and metabolic functions, including dysglycaemia, dyslipidaemia, arterial hypertension, obesity and a reduced cardiorespiratory fitness. Exercise training has the potential to improve many of these functions, such as insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, vascular reactivity and cardiorespiratory fitness, particularly in type 2 diabetes… Read more Read more

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