Diabetes
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First-line therapy in T2D: Has metformin been ‘dethroned’?
As is often the case in medicine, the answer depends on the individual patient and clinical situation.
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‘Water fasting’ benefits don’t last
Five days of water fasting lowered weight by about 6%, but this weight was regained after 3 months of regular eating.
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Cause of common gastrointestinal symptoms in diabetes?
“People with diabetes who present with gastrointestinal symptoms – such as steatorrhea or changes in stool, bloating, and/or abdominal pain –...
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Growth hormone links with worse T2D control in adolescents
Researchers hope to “leverage these data to find predictive markers” that could identify adolescents with type 2 diabetes “at risk for...
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Prioritize nutrients, limit ultraprocessed food in diabetes
Ultraprocessed foods are usually nutrient-poor, high in calories, added sugar, sodium, and unhealthy fats.
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Update On Insulin Management in Type 2 Diabetes
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A step forward in diabetic foot disease management
The 2023 guidelines recommend SINBAD – site, ischemia, neuropathy, bacterial infection, area, and depth – as the priority wound classification...
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Black women weigh emerging risks of ‘creamy crack’ hair straighteners
Mounting evidence now shows that chemical straighteners could be a health hazard.
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Studies link GLP-1 agonists to progression of diabetic retinopathy
“The strength of these effects depends on the specific GLP-1 receptor agonist used, patient-specific clinical characteristics, and demographics...
Commentary
Time-restricted eating gains for weight and glycemic control
While no evidence clearly shows that 8 hours is the best eating-window duration, “we think 8 hours is a good sweet-spot for motivated people.”
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Lawsuit alleges undisclosed stomach risks from Ozempic, Mounjaro
In the lawsuit, a woman asserts that she was “severely injured” after using Ozempic and Mounjaro and that the pharmaceutical companies failed to...
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Higher occurrence of kidney stones with more added sugar
Previous studies have shown the relationship between consuming sugar-sweetened beverages and a higher risk of obesity, diabetes, and...