Obesity
PURLs
Bariatric Surgery + Medical Therapy: Effective Tx for T2DM?
Short-term studies have indicated “Yes.” But does a long-term randomized controlled trial give this combination a thumbs up?
Conference Coverage
New findings cast more doubt on ‘fat-but-fit’ theory
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Roux-en-Y for diabetes; Exercise & fall prevention; more
Topics include: Inconsistent cannabis data • Roux-en-Y for diabetes remission • CPAP compliance • Exercise & fall prevention • HIV &...
Conference Coverage
Daytime eating schedule found to help with weight management
SAN ANTONIO – The findings have implications for other eating paradigms, including time-restricted feeding.
News
Obesity and overweight declined among lower-income kids
The reduction still leaves 29.1% of 2 to 4-year-olds in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC either overweight or obese.
News from the FDA/CDC
Physical activity prevalence shows urban/rural divide
More Americans are exercising, but “participation in physical activity remains a public health concern,” the CDC says.
Conference Coverage
Weight loss in knee OA patients sustained with liraglutide over 1 year
MADRID – After an intensive weight-loss program, liraglutide not only sustained but further improved weight loss.
Conference Coverage
Drastic weight loss prevents progression to type 2 diabetes, PREVIEW data suggest
SAN FRANCISCO – In patients with prediabetes, weight loss of 8% or more over 2 months reduced conversion to diabetes over 3 years.
Opinion
The urge to move
It appears the desire to be active is genetic, yet some still are sedentary.
News
Weight-based teasing may mean further weight gain in children
Even in children at risk of being overweight, teasing mattered.