Diabetes
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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...
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Skin reactions common at insulin pump infusion sites
The inflammatory response “may result in tissue changes responsible for the infusion-site failures seen frequently in clinical practice,” say the...
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Kombucha benefits type 2 diabetes, study suggests
“Kombucha is a growing part of the beverage market in the United States and the world.”
Commentary
Plant-based or animal-based diet: Which is better?
I think this is one of those false dichotomies. It’s really not all one or all the other.
Conference Coverage
Semaglutide use surges in U.S. adults with type 2 diabetes
“The market share of GLP-1 agonists is likely to expand in patients with type 2 diabetes,” especially those who also have obesity.
From the Journals
New guidelines on diabetes-related laboratory testing
“We do a lot of testing in screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of diabetes and its complications, yet for many clinicians we think that any...
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Vegetarian diets can improve high-risk cardiovascular disease
“This meta-analysis is the first that generates evidence from randomized controlled trials to assess the association of vegetarian diets with...
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SGLT2 inhibitors linked with fewer gout flares in diabetes
“SGLT2 inhibitors may offer distinct benefits,” making the drug class “a particularly attractive addition to current urate-lowering therapies.”
Conference Coverage
Intermittent fasting vs. calorie counting for weight loss
“If you’ve tried calorie counting, that’s not working for you or if you’re kind of burnt out, this is something else that you could try.”
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How a heat wave affects glycemic control
“We hypothesized that people with diabetes, who are highly vulnerable, have more time for self-management as they spend more time indoors.”