All articles tagged: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications (E11.9)

The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association was held this year from June 21 to 24 in Orlando, Florida, drawing more than 15,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in diabetes. The conference highlighted the latest advances in di

Fewer than one-quarter of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) receive recommended chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening, according to a study published online June 26 in JAMA Network Open.Daniel Edmonston, M.D., from the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study t

Lower cognitive function in adolescence is associated with increased risk of early-onset stroke, according to a study published online June 27 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.Aya Bardugo, M.D., from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and colleagues examined the association between adolescent cognitive function and

Bisphenol A (BPA) administration is associated with reduced peripheral insulin sensitivity among healthy adults, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, held from June 21 to 24 in Orlando, Florida.Adam Seal, Ph.D., from the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, and collea

For adults with obesity, without diabetes, combining exercise with the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), liraglutide, is effective for weight loss, while preserving bone health, according to a study published online June 25 in JAMA Network Open.Simon Birk Kjær Jensen, Ph.D., from the University of Copenhagen in Denm

Many sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in the United States, and a nationwide poll indicates that ignorance about how they're transmitted could be fueling their spread.About a third of Americans (34%) falsely believe sexually transmitted infections (<a href="https://www.healthday.com/a-to-z-health/infectious-diseases/most-common-st

Tirzepatide reduces the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) among individuals with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea and obesity, according to a study published online June 21 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, held from June 21 to 24 in Orlando, Florida.At

The gut microbiome has a potential functional role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published online June 25 in Nature Medicine.Zhendong Mei, Ph.D., from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and colleagues analyzed 8,117 shotgun metagenomes from 10 cohorts of individuals with T2D, prediabetes, and

Semaglutide may cut incidence and recurrence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) in patients with obesity, according to a study published online May 28 in&nbsp;Nature Communications.William Wang, from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, and colleagues used electronic health records of 83,825 patients with obesity to examine associa

Intermittent fasting may be a more effective intervention than drugs for people with early diabetes and either obesity or overweight, according to a study published online June 21 in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open.Lixin Guo, M.D., from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences in Beijing, and colleagues evaluated the effect of intermittent fasti

Glucose lowering by metformin is greater when given before enteral glucose among patients with type 2 diabetes controlled by metformin monotherapy, according to a study recently published in Diabetologia.Cong Xie, Ph.D., from the University of Adelaide in Australia, and colleagues studied 16 participants with type 2 diabetes that was re

Cancer survivors who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) have an increased burden of all chronic health conditions, disabilities, and limitations, according to a study published online June 20 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &amp; Prevention.Austin R. Waters, from the University of North Carolina a

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is successful in achieving long-term sustained weight loss and diabetes remission, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, held from June 9 to 13 in San Diego.John Nguyen-Lee, M.D., from the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylva

A deadly bacterial infection known as streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is spreading across Japan, officials in that country report.In March, Japan's National Institute of Infectious Diseases issued its first warning&nbs

Dietary counseling is infrequently documented after hospitalization for cardiovascular disease (CVD) episodes, according to a study recently published in the&nbsp;Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.Eric J. Brandt, M.D., from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and colleagues used data from the Michigan Value Collabo

Bariatric surgery significantly decreases the conversion from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, held from June 9 to 13 in San Diego.John Nguyen-Lee, M.D., from the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania, and colleagues eval

The use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) for diabetes or obesity is associated with a lower quality of bowel preparation among patients undergoing colonoscopy, according to a study published online in the June issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.Rebecca Yao, M.D., M.P.H., from the Mayo Clinic in R

The article discusses a survey showing the rise in popularity of Ozempic, a GLP-1 drug, for type 2 diabetes. It highlights the drug's effectiveness and patient satisfaction, leading to increased prescriptions. However, concerns remain about its cost and accessibility for some patients.

The FDA has approved the first-ever medication for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a common form of liver inflammation linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic conditions. NASH, characterized by liver inflammation due to excess fat accumulation, affects an estimated 6 to 8 million people in the US with moderate to advanced fibrosis.

The BMJ study by Lane MM et al. warns of health risks from ultra-processed foods like obesity and heart disease due to their poor nutrition. Global trends call for stricter regulations and healthier options. Both individuals and the food industry must act to promote healthier eating habits.

The FDA approves a claim linking yogurt consumption to reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, backed by scientific evidence. However, it underscores the importance of incorporating yogurt into a balanced diet and lifestyle for maximum health benefits.

The Mediterranean diet is praised for its health benefits, reducing heart disease and promoting longevity. It emphasizes fresh fruits, vegetables, olive oil, and fish while limiting red meat and processed foods. Studies suggest it's an effective way to improve overall health.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) testing within 90 days of hospitalization for heart failure is associated with a lower risk for heart failure readmission or all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Jan. 18 in the&nbsp;Journal of General Internal Medicine.Cheng‑Wei Huang, M.D., from Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical C

The risks for diabetes mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are increased in the acute and postacute COVID-19 phases, according to a study published online July 19 in PLOS Medicine.Emma Rezel-Potts, Ph.D., from King's College London, and colleagues conducted a cohort study from 2020 to 2021 analyzing electronic records for

A healthful plant-based diet may lower the risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to a study published in the January issue of Diabetes &amp; Metabolism.Alysha S. Thompson, from Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland, and colleagues examined associations between healthful and unhealthful plant-based diet indices (hP

Bariatric surgery may slow cognitive decline for people with obesity, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in the&nbsp;Journal of Nutrition, Health &amp; Aging.Evan L. Reynolds, Ph.D., from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and colleagues examined the effect of surgical weight loss on cognition in individuals with clas

In what could prove to be a major turning point for the prescription drug market in the&nbsp;United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a Florida plan to import drugs from Canada.U.S. residents can now buy directly from Canadian pharmacies out of their own pockets, but state Medicaid programs have not been allowed to purcha

In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), those undergoing catheter ablation have a lower risk for incident dementia and mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.Stephanie L. Harrison, Ph.D., from the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and colleagues examined

Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in&nbsp;The Lancet Regional Health: Western Pacific.Sultana Monira Hussain, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., Ph.D., from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and colleagues co

Several modifiable factors are associated with a higher risk for young-onset dementia (YOD), according to a study published online Dec. 26 in&nbsp;JAMA Neurology.Stevie Hendriks, Ph.D., from Maastricht University in the Netherlands, and colleagues examined 39 factors associated with the incidence of YOD from the literature using data

For patients with hypertension without diabetes, potassium magnesium citrate (KMgCit) is better than potassium chloride (KCl) for preventing thiazide diuretic (TD)-induced hyperglycemia, according to a study published in the December issue of Hypertension.Noting that TDs, which are the first-line treatment for hypertension, can cause e

In 2020 to 2021, the emergency department visit rate was 72.2 visits per 1,000 adults with diabetes, with the rate increasing with age, according to a December data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.Loredana Santo, M.D., M.P.H., from the National Center for Health Stat

According to the latest University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging, about three in four older Americans (76 percent) believe Medicare should cover the cost of weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound.More than four out of five older adults (83 percent) think insurance companies should pay for drugs that help people

In a cohort of Hispanic adolescents and young adults, plasma perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) exposure is associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD), according to a study published online Dec. 6 in Environmental Research.Emily Beglarian, M.P.H., from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California in Los

High body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence is associated with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in JAMA Pediatrics.Avishai M. Tsur, M.D., from the Israel Defense Forces, Medical Corps, in Ramat Gan, and colleagues examined the association between adolescent BMI and e

The article discusses recent research on diabetes, indicating that there may be potential for new drug classes to treat the disease. Scientists are exploring innovative approaches to target different aspects of diabetes, potentially leading to more effective treatments in the future.

For individuals with overweight or obesity and knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA), a slow-to-moderate, but not a fast, rate of weight loss is associated with a reduced risk for all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology.Jie Wei, Ph.D., from Xiangya Hospital in Changsha, China, and col

Clinic systolic blood pressure (BP) ≥130 mm Hg or diastolic BP levels ≥90 mm Hg are associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to a study published online Nov. 28 in the&nbsp;Journal of the American Heart Association.Loraine Liping Seng, Ph.D., from t

Walking at faster speeds seems to be associated with a reduction in the risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a review published online Nov. 28 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Ahmad Jayedi, Ph.D., from the University of Medical Sciences in Semnan, Iran, and colleagues examined the association between walking speed and the

Food insecurity, housing insecurity, mental health concerns, and the perceived importance of practitioner concordance are associated with a lower likelihood of receiving eye care among adults with diabetes, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in&nbsp;JAMA Ophthalmology.Rohith Ravindranath, from Stanford University in Palo Alt

The annual meeting of the American Heart Association was held this year from Nov. 11 to 13 in Philadelphia and attracted participants from around the world, including cardiovascular specialists, surgeons, and nurses as well as other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on the lates

For patients treated with peritoneal dialysis (PD), mean platelet volume (MPV) is associated with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders.Jianghai Wang, from the Dongying People's Hospital in China, and colleagues estimated the relationship between

The annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology (Kidney Week) was held this year from Nov. 2 to 5 in Philadelphia and attracted participants from around the world, including nephrology specialists, researchers, scientists, and other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on the latest adv

A second injectable diabetes drug has been approved for weight loss in overweight and obese adults, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. The weight-loss drug Zepbound contains the same active ingredient, tirzepatide, as the diabetes drug Mounjaro.Zepbound works by activating hormone receptors in the body to reduce appetite

A recent study from the LODESTAR trial suggests a modestly increased risk of type 2 diabetes with statin use, particularly with rosuvastatin over atorvastatin. Despite this, the cardiovascular benefits of statins are deemed to outweigh the diabetes risk, with experts advocating for their continued use while calling for more research into managing the associated diabetes risk.