All articles tagged: Diabetes & Endocrinology

Higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods, such as carbonated drinks, processed meats, and sweet or savory packaged snacks, is associated with accelerated biological aging.

For patients with type 2 diabetes and elevated systolic blood pressure, an intensive-treatment strategy is better than a standard-treatment strategy for incidence of major cardiovascular disease events, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the American Heart Association Scient

If Congress lets health care tax credits established during the pandemic expire, 4 million Americans will become uninsured, a new analysis warns.The tax credits, which have significantly lowered out-of-pocket costs for millions of Americans, are set to expire at the end of 2025."Allowing these credits to expire will force families to c

Although the United States has made significant headway in curbing cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke exposure, a new report finds deep divisions remain and they run along predictable fault lines.Disparities in tobacco use continue to persist by income and occupation, geography, education, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender

About 44% of U.S. employers with 500 or more employees cover drugs for weight loss in 2024, up from 41% in 2023, according to a survey from consulting firm Mercer released...

President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Mehmet Oz, M.D., to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.In a statement, Trump said that Oz will "work closely with Robert Kennedy Jr. to take on the illness industrial complex, and all the horrible chronic diseases left in its wake," The New York Times reported. Trump

Newer themes prioritised among "top 10" included the use of artificial intelligence, provision of holistic care, access to newer therapies, and women's health.

Light-intensity walking reduced postprandial glucose and diastolic blood pressure in young adults with obesity.

Diets with more plant-based protein are likely to be safe for adults aged over 65, except for a vegan scenario that failed to provide enough protein in most people, a simulation study found.

Close to half of US adults with diabetes used telehealth services in 2022 and generally reported care comparable with that of in-patient visits.

Metformin is associated with a lower rate of asthma attacks among people with diabetes, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Bohee Lee, Ph.D., from Imperial College London, and colleagues estimated the association of metformin and add-on antidiabetic medications (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor a

Machine learning analysis of photo and video data demonstrates a promising way to noninvasively detect early hypertension and diabetes, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024, held from Nov. 16 to 18 in Chicago. Ryoko Uchida, from University of Tokyo, and colleagues developed a machine learning

For patients with obesity and prediabetes, three years of tirzepatide yields substantial and sustained weight reduction and a reduced risk for progression to type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in the New England Journal of Medicine.Ania M. Jastreboff, M.D., Ph.D., from the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven

‘Normal’ TSH and FT4 concentrations change with age, and the failure to consider those changes in assessment can lead to misdiagnosis and overtreatment.

Vitamin D supplementation decreased blood pressure in older individuals with overweight, according to a post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial.

U.S. government health plans account for the lion's share of coverage for popular new weight-loss drugs, far beyond the reimbursement available from private employers and...

Higher physical activity (PA) levels can increase life expectancy, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Lennert Veerman, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., from the Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry in Gold Coast, Australia, and colleagues estimated how much low PA reduces life exp

Adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have an increased risk for mortality in association with low income, with the most prominent increase seen for adults aged 20 to 39 years, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open.Ji Yoon Kim, M.D., Ph.D., from the Korea University College of Medicine in Seoul, and colleagues e

The global burden of diabetes and untreated diabetes increased from 1990 to 2022, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in The Lancet.Bin Zhou, Ph.D., from Imperial College London, and colleagues used data from 1,108 population-representative studies with 141 million participants aged 18 years and older to examine trends in diab

Increasingly, the burden falls on low- and middle-income countries.

Deprescription and the prevention of hospitalization should be priorities, rather than aggressive management, a family physician advised.

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.The department encompasses numerous key agencies, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health, Medicaid, and Medicare.In a stat

If current trends continue, more than 250 million Americans will have overweight or obesity in the next quarter-century.

For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a lower risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study scheduled for presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology, to be held from Dec. 9 to 12 in San Diego.Cho Han Chiang, M.D.,

There was an increase in dyslipidemia incidence during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with the prepandemic period, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.Valentina Trimarco, from Federico II University in Naples, Italy, and colleagues conducted a six-year longitudinal study to examine t

Fasting at night prevents impairments in glucose tolerance among simulated night-shift work, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in Diabetologia.Stephanie Centofanti, Ph.D., from University of South Australia in Adelaide, and colleagues assigned healthy, non-shift-working adults without obesity to fasting-at-night (20 indivi

Novo Nordisk is gradually ending production of human insulin pens, the drugmaker told Reuters, as it spends billions to ramp up manufacturing of its popular obesity and...

With brand-name GLP-1s for obesity treatment on and off the shortage list, prescribing can get complicated. Five providers told us how they cope.

ATA 2024 spotlighted new research to help endocrinologists manage the subsequent fertility, bone health, and cardiovascular disease risks of thyroid cancer survivors.

A manufacturer-funded study found a significant decrease in annual total medical costs in patients with overweight/obesity and heart failure.

Small additional amounts of exercise each day are associated with lower blood pressure (BP) in a free-living setting, according to a study published online Nov. 6 in Circulation.Joanna M. Blodgett, Ph.D., from University College London, and colleagues investigated associations between a 24-hour behavior composition composed of s

New findings demonstrated people with obesity rationing medications, a lack of Medicaid coverage in many US states, and the emotional aftermath of coverage loss.

Amgen said on Wednesday there was no link between its experimental weight-loss drug and changes in bone density, a day after those concerns wiped off more than $12 billion...

An age-equivalent benefit is found for vigorous exercise, after considering sitting time, according to a study recently published in PLOS ONE.Ryan Bruellman, from the University of California Riverside, and colleagues analyzed data from the Colorado Adoption/Twin Study of Lifespan behavioral development and cognitive aging in adults ag

The question is more urgent as over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring devices become more widely available.

Adults with hypoparathyroidism treated with TransCon PTH in the phase 3 PaTHway open-label trial extension demonstrated sustained efficacy, safety, and tolerability in a 1-year analysis.

An FDA label change and consensus guidance notwithstanding, endocrinologists seem to have made up their minds on how to handle patients on GLP-1s at high risk for aspiration.

Poorly controlled blood pressure among key risk factors in rare but potentially lethal neck hematomas occurring after thyroidectomy.

Use of the weight loss drug tirzepatide was noted on the death certificate of a Scottish nurse, but experts say clinical trials have demonstrated an acceptable safety record.

Popular videos and social media posts have identified cortisol as the main culprit behind facial puffiness, but many disorders can underlie such symptoms. Here’s how to diagnose them.

Lower dose appears equivalent to 50 mg oral and 2.4 mg injected for weight loss and other outcomes.

U.S. military veterans face racial and ethnic inequities in access to Novo Nordisk's highly in-demand drugs for diabetes and weight loss, according to a review of patient...

The first pregnancy guideline updates from the American Thyroid Association since 2017 to emphasize shared decision-making, key treatment/testing recommendation changes.

Nearly half reported decreased drinking after initiating any anti-obesity medication, including second-generation GLP-1 receptor agonists.

Expanding access to obesity medications such as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and dual gastric inhibitory polypeptide and GLP-1 receptor agonists could avert 42,000 deaths annually in the United States, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Abhishek Pand

Sugar restriction during the first 1,000 days after conception lowers a child's risk for later developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension, according to a study published online Oct. 31 in Science.Tadeja Gracner, Ph.D., from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and colleagues examined the impact of sugar exposure

The head of the company that makes the diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy has warned that compounded versions of the active ingredient in those medications have now been linked to at least 100 hospitalizations and 10 deaths.“Honestly, I’m quite alarmed by what we see in the U.S. now,” Novo Nordisk President and CEO <a href="https://w

US endocrinologists are favoring antithyroid drugs over radioactive iodine in initial Graves’ disease treatment, and new investigational agents may change clinical management further.

Early morning hyperglycemia is sometimes called the “dawn phenomenon.” Left untreated, it can drive poorer outcomes. How can it be detected and managed?

The prevalence of diabetes was 15.8 percent among U.S. adults during August 2021 to August 2023, according to a November data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.Jane A. Gwira, M.D., M.P.H., from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, and colleagues used data from the National Health and Nu

Survey at a safety net hospital finds that not all providers are knowledgeable about, or feel comfortable with, providing comprehensive obesity care.

Sugar restriction during pregnancy and in early childhood delayed the onset of type 2 diabetes and hypertension by about 4 and 2 years, respectively, found a natural experiment in sugar rationing.

Novo Nordisk said the side effects in trials so far for its experimental obesity drug CagriSema were similar to its GLP-1 drugs already on the market, and reiterated its...

Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday it was aware of reports of 10 deaths and 100 hospitalisations of people who had taken compounded copies of its weight-loss and diabetes...

A joint presentation by an endocrinologist and ophthalmologist reviewed best practices for managing thyroid eye disease, including when to refer to an ophthalmologist and what tests to run.

The new warning affects labels for drugs made with semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide.

The new warning affects labels for drugs made with semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide.

At 3 years in SURMOUNT-1, more than 90% of people remained diabetes-free with tirzepatide and maintained their initial weight loss, but the benefits reverted after the drug was stopped.

Low-income patients' access to blockbuster weight-loss drugs through Medicaid remains limited, a new KFF analysis has found.Only 13 states currently allow Medicaid to cover treatment of obesity using glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist (GLP-1) medications, researchers discovered.Under the Medicaid system, individual states are allowed to deci

The survey found that two thirds of patients do not adhere, and half say postponing breakfast was burdensome for them.

A document to be published in Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology will redefine obesity as a condition of excess adiposity, and “clinical obesity” as a disease.

A combination of metformin and topiramate along with a low-calorie diet was an effective, low-cost weight loss strategy in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Institutional leaders consider policies about late-career physicians (LCPs; physicians working beyond age 65 to 75 years) to be successful, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Noting that some health care organizations (HCOs) have adopted LCP policies requiring cognitive, physical, and practice

Weight loss interventions are associated with improvement in some features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a study published online Nov. 5 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Jadine Scragg, Ph.D., from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, and colleagues quantified the effect of weight loss interventions on cli

A new analysis from Novo Nordisk’s SELECT trial points to the potential for cost savings.

A preliminary study showed first evidence of normalization of T3, T4, within weeks, with additional thyroid eye disease effects.

Americans are still eagerly seeking prescriptions for Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk's weight-loss and diabetes drugs but cannot always fill them because of supply issues and...

The US Food and Drug Administration has okayed removal of the contraindication for use during CT and MRI under certain conditions.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases and deaths in women surged worldwide between 1990 and 2021, according to a study presented at Kidney Week, the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, held from Oct. 23 to 27 in San Diego.Sree Abhilekha Purohit, M.B.B.S., from the Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad, India, and collea

Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) during the menopause transition (MT) are associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a research letter published online Oct. 31 in JAMA Network Open.Monique M. Hedderson, Ph.D., from Kaiser Permanente in Pleasanton, California, and colleagues examined the associations of frequency an

For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, semaglutide is associated with a reduced risk for a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in Alzheimer's &amp; Dementia.William Wang, from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) can decrease the risk for developing early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) in patients with diabetes regardless of weight, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, held from Oct. 25 to 30 in Philadelphia.Temitope Olasehinde, M.D., from

A session on thyroid cancer had updates on the risk of thyroid cancer with GLP-1 RA use; malignancy in Bethesda III, IV nodules; and treatment of RET-Mutated Medullary and TRK-Fusion Thyroid Cancer.

Just over a year ago, New Zealand customs officials started to intercept batches of injectable medications labelled Fitaro and Orsema, developed by a little-known...

Independent advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday voted against recommending Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' add-on treatment to insulin therapy for...

The Hindu festival of lights is a time for families and friends to celebrate together, but some of the plentiful food on offer comes with health challenges.

Compared with the general population, patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria have notably lower bone mineral density, although it improved with cholecalciferol supplementation.

Use of a GLP-1 RA before bariatric surgery is likely safe, but unlikely to boost weight loss.

There seems to be a significant association between hypothyroidism, Hashimoto thyroiditis, subacute thyroiditis, and alopecia areata (AA), according to a study published in the October issue of Skin Research &amp; Technology.Yue Zhao, from Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College in China, and colleagues examined the po

Machine learning can he;p identify individuals with diabetes at high risk for diabetic cardiomyopathy (DbCM), according to a study published online Sept. 6 in the&nbsp;European Journal of Heart Failure.Matthew W. Segar, M.D., from the Texas Heart Institute in Houston, and colleagues developed and validated a machine learning-based cl

There are small but important differences in risk for some clinical outcomes associated with rosuvastatin and atorvastatin, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in&nbsp;Annals of Internal Medicine.Shiyu Zhou, M.D., from Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, China, and colleagues compared the real-world effectiveness and

Intact fish skin grafts could be an effective treatment for wound closure in patients with severe types of diabetic foot ulcers, showed a clinical trial.

A new study shows overdiagnosis of thyroid cancer continuing despite efforts to curb screening in asymptomatic patients.

BMI is a quick and convenient tool for assessing weight-related health risks, but some researchers back replacing it with an index of body roundness.

Many Medicare beneficiaries are at risk for financial hardship from the costs of a single hospital stay, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Paula Chatterjee, M.D., M.P.H., from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, and colleagues identified beneficiaries who would face

Among privately insured patients, there was a doubling in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) as antiobesity treatment from 2022 to 2023, with a simultaneous 25.6 percent decrease in the rate of metabolic bariatric surgery, according to a research letter published online Oct. 25 in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open.Ke

Those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes when younger than 40 years of age had greater risks for several diabetes-related outcomes.

A new consensus statement offers “considerations and good practice points” for the use of continuous glucose monitoring systems in hospital settings.

Opioid use and misuse have negative effects on the endocrine system and can lead to hypothalamic-pituitary system and bone health complications.

Agenda features new trial results on GLP-1 agonists, along with obesity complications, obesity prevention starting in childhood, and improving access to obesity treatment.

From 2010 to 2023, there was an increase in prescribing of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors among individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a research letter published online Oct. 23 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Piaopiao Li, from

Novo Nordisk seeks to put a stop to semaglutide compounding, whereas the FDA agrees to allow compounding of tirzepatide, for now.

Popular GLP-1 drugs are already known to have many benefits, but scientists continue to explore what else they — and their soon-to-be-successors — may also do.

A eucaloric carbohydrate-restricted (CR) diet improves β-cell response to glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published online Oct. 22 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &amp; Metabolism.Barbara A. Gower, Ph.D., from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and colleagues examined whether a eucalor

Healthcare professionals are being asked to report obesity jab misuse, while the House of Lords has called for a junk food advertising ban.

High-intensity exercise may be more effective than moderate-intensity exercise in suppressing ghrelin levels and modifying hunger, with women showing the most response.

For patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), duodenal recellularization via electroporation therapy (ReCET), which uses pulsed electric fields to induce natural cell death through an apoptosis-like process, is feasible and safe and can prevent the need for insulin therapy when combined with semaglutide, according to a study presented at UEG Week, the ann

An analysis of over 400,000 patients with T1D revealed a rise in prescribing for glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors over the past decade.

Oral semaglutide improved liver health, diabetes status, and lipid profile in patients with MASLD and T2D, with weight loss likely playing a role, showed a prospective study.

A&nbsp;history of multiple past intravitreal injections (IVIs) poses a risk for certain future cataract surgery complications, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, held from Oct. 18 to 21 in Chicago.Winnie Yu, from the University of Toronto, and colleagues used physician billing and di

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has appointed Dr. Michelle Tarver to head its division that oversees medical devices.The appointment of a new director for the <a href="https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/fda-organization/center-devices-and-r

Following a low-carbohydrate diet raised C-peptide levels, with a greater increase observed in African Americans.

Most U.S. states do not currently cover highly sought after weight-loss drugs from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in their Medicaid health programs for low income people, citing...

In Novo Nordisk’s randomized clinical trial, semaglutide reduced the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events by 14% compared with placebo.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve Camurus' drug for the treatment of a rare hormonal disorder due to deficiencies at a third-party manufacturing...

Physicians consider a patient’s overall health, how much weight needs to be lost, and potential side effects in making a choice.

A single 30-minute session of aerobic exercise led to improved glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity in healthy young adults 1 day later.

Eli Lilly said on Monday it sued three medical spas and online vendors for selling products claiming to contain tirzepatide, the main ingredient in its popular weight-loss...

Patients with comorbid diabetes have an elevated risk for lower extremity amputation (LEA) at all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared with patients without diabetes, according to a study published online in the November issue of Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications.Dhruv Nandakumar, from University of Texas Southwestern

Continuing metformin after bariatric surgery did not provide additional benefits for glycemic control or weight reduction in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, a retrospective study found.

In a second letter to users of MiniMed 600 and 700 series insulin pumps, the company advises patients to carry backup batteries and change them immediately when “low battery pump” alert appears.

Paternal metformin use during the period of sperm development is not associated with an increased risk for congenital malformations in offspring, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in The BMJ.Lin-Chieh Meng, from the National Taiwan University, and colleagues examined the association between paternal metformin use and the r

MASLD in pediatric obesity was linked to an increased risk for youth-onset type 2 diabetes, especially in the presence of intermediate hyperglycemia.

Adolescents with type 2 diabetes have a higher incidence of complications than adults with type 2 diabetes or adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

The risk for an incident diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increased in the six months following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Network Open.Margaret G. Miller, from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, a

Even the most savvy patients with diabetes can err in adjusting insulin pumps for US seasonal time shifts, adding to the evidence supporting ending these biannual clock changes.

Automated insulin delivery systems not only improved glycemic endpoints but also alleviated disease burden and enhanced quality of life in patients with diabetes, a meta-analysis showed.

More than half of U.S. adults report 24-hour dietary intakes associated with inflammation, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in Public Health Nutrition.Rachel J. Meadows, Ph.D., from the Center for Epidemiology &amp; Healthcare Delivery Research in Fort Worth, Texas, and colleagues examined sociodemographic differences in

Pharmacists may continue making compounded versions of the weight-loss medication tirzepatide while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revisits its Oct. 2 decision to remove the medicine from a national drug shortage list.What prompted the FDA to reconsider its <a href="https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-clarifies-pol

Comprehensive outcome measures, combination therapies, and cause-based treatments are on the horizon.

Lower consumption of dietary fats was associated with thyroid autoimmunity in men but not in women, according to an analysis of a large nationally representative US dataset.

Historical discrimination, lack of qualified interpreters, and inadequate access to care contribute to worse outcomes among Indigenous patients with diabetes.

Greater urinary calcium excretion was associated with reduced bone accrual in youth with type 1 diabetes, found an observational study.

Metformin, commonly used to treat diabetes, has been investigated for treating a range of cancer types in thousands of studies on laboratory cells, animals, and people.

A new study found that risk factors for diabetes in patients with the genetic condition are the same as for those in the general population.

This systematic review of 70 studies highlighted the lack of a universally accepted definition for recurrence of differentiated thyroid cancer across different treatment categories.

Increasing green infrastructure in residential areas may greatly benefit individuals with T2D by mitigating harmful pollutants, according to a large prospective study conducted in China.

For patients aged 18 to 64 years with chronic diseases, electronically delivered letter nudges increase influenza vaccination rates compared with usual care, according to a study published online Oct. 11 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Niklas Dyrby Johansen, M.D., Ph.D., from Copenhagen University Hospital -- Herlev a

More than half of U.S. physician peer reviewers for the most influential medical journals receive industry payments, according to a research letter published online Oct. 10 in the&nbsp;Journal of the American Medical Association.David-Dan Nguyen, M.P.H., from the University of Toronto, and colleagues characterized payments by drug and m

Effect appeared more pronounced among those with type 2 diabetes.

Outdoor play habits in early preschool years are associated with a lower risk for school-age obesity, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in&nbsp;Acta Paediatrica.Takahiro Tsuge, from the Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Okayama University in Japan, and colleagues investigated the associat

Although papillary thyroid cancer outcomes generally are good, the disease can still be life-altering for years to come.

Triglyceride and HDL cholesterol levels before thyroid cancer surgery, integrated with several pathologic factors, may help predict the recurrence rate of papillary thyroid cancer.

Continuous glucose monitoring enhanced by geriatric care principles reduced the duration of hypoglycemia without worsening glycemic control in older adults with T1D.

For individuals with obesity, metabolic-bariatric surgery (MBS) is associated with a reduced risk for pancreatic cancer, especially among those with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a review published online Oct. 9 in Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews.Angeliki M. Angelidi, M.D., Ph.D., from the Broad Institute of MIT and Har

Adults with type 2 diabetes using metformin had a slightly lower risk of dying or developing long COVID within 180 days after SARS-CoV-2 infection than those using other diabetes medications.

Postmenopausal women who ate more eggs or egg nutrients were more likely to gain weight, especially those following a Western diet.

Consumption of UPFs increased body weight and energy intake in overweight and obese young men, found a small study implicating less chewing per calorie.

Findings confirmed guidelines, but also suggested further investigation to be undertaken for non-diagnostic and atypical nodules.

Supplementation with 1000 IU/d cholecalciferol from 14-17 weeks' pregnancy until delivery resulted in higher offspring bone mineral density at age 4 years that persists to age 6-7 years.

For people with HIV (PWH) with low-to-moderate atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, metabolic risk factors contribute to new-onset diabetes mellitus (DM) among those treated with pitavastatin or placebo, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Kathleen V. Fitch, from Massachusetts G

Implementation of a tobacco-free generation could substantially reduce global lung cancer mortality, according to a study published in the October issue of&nbsp;The Lancet Public Health.Julia Rey Brandariz, Ph.D., from the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela in Spain, and colleagues estimated the impact of eliminating tobacco smoking

Some people who have lost weight don't perceive their leaner selves in the mirror and remain dissatisfied with their bodies. What drives this experience, and how can it be treated?

The program is examining the effectiveness of a protocol meant to ensure safety for pilots and air traffic controllers on insulin.

Tirzepatide injection (Zepbound, Mounjaro) is officially off the FDA's drug shortage list, meaning compounders can no longer prepare and dispense the drug.

A substantial smoking-attributable burden can be avoided by accelerating the pace of smoking elimination, according to a study published in the October issue of The Lancet Public Health.Stein Emil Vollset, M.D., M.P.H., from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Bergen, and fellow GBD 2021 Tobacco Forecasting Collaborators used the

Counterfeit medications from online pharmacies pose significant risks to patients, including overdose and death, according to a warning issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The warning follows a federal indictment announced last week again

U.S. racial disparities in mortality decreased from 1999 to 2015 for Black men and to 2011 for Black women, followed by stagnation or regression, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open.Adith S. Arun, from the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, and colleagues sought to compare excess age

With little in the way of evidence or professional guidance, endocrinologists have been left on their own when it comes to advising patients.

At 1 year, islets chemically reprogrammed from the patient's own somatic cells allowed them to become insulin-independent with the use of immunosuppression.

In menopausal women, hypothyroidism treatment with levothyroxine was not linked to cognitive function decline, highlighting the need to investigate other causes.

A review of data from a large cohort of patients undergoing thyroidectomy identified risk factors for laryngeal nerve injury.

Preconception prediabetes is associated with increased odds of gestational diabetes among adolescents and young adults, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in JAMA Network Open.Katharine J. McCarthy, Ph.D., from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study

Women diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) have an increased prevalence of severe autoimmune diseases, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in Human Reproduction.Susanna M. Savukoski, M.D., from Oulu University Hospital in Finland, and colleagues conducted a population-based registry study of 3,972 women diagno

Metformin plus lifestyle interventions can prevent diabetes in people with impaired glucose tolerance, treat type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, and by extension could help reduce cardiovascular disease — maybe.

Updated European guidelines for metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease stressed a higher risk in people with type 2 diabetes and/or obesity plus at least one metabolic risk factor.

Available data are insufficient to answer the question.

Following SARS-CoV-2 infection, patients with T1D were at an increased risk of developing hypertension, CKD, and DKA, said a study with up to 40 months of follow-up.

Time-restricted eating (TRE), limiting dietary intake to eight to 10 hours without mandating calorie restriction, combined with standard-of-care (SOC) nutritional counseling improves glycemic regulation among adults with metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a study published online Oct. 1 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Emily N.C

A higher intake of ultraprocessed food (UPF) is associated with an increased incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in The Lancet Regional Health.Samuel J. Dicken, from University College London, and colleagues conducted a prospective cohort analysis of the European Prospective Investigati

Casual blood glucose (CBG) testing at 24 to 28 gestational weeks misses about 70 percent of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a study published online Sept. 18 in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation.Masako Tomimoto, M.D., from the Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan, and colleagues enrolled

For patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 20 to 60 mL/min/1.73 m2, metabolic surgery is associated with a lower risk for progression of kidney impairment compared with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) treatment, according to a study published in the September issue of the <

Air bubble formation from pressure changes causes the pump to deliver about 0.6 extra units on ascent and about 0.5 less on descent.

A support program tailored to the needs of young adults with T1D was found to reduce hospitalizations and improve glycemic control when compared with usual endocrine care.

A support program tailored to the needs of young adults with T1D was found to reduce hospitalizations and improve glycemic control when compared with usual endocrine care.

The risk for uterine fibroids in midlife women seemed to decrease in those receiving diabetes treatment but varied based on menopausal status.

For patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and opioid use disorder (OUD), semaglutide is associated with a significantly lower risk for opioid overdose compared with other antidiabetic medications, according to a research letter published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network Open.William Wang, from the Case Western Reserve University School

During a tense hearing before a Senate committee on Tuesday, Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen faced tough questions over the company's high prices for its blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy.While testifying before the Senate Commit

Pan-European diabetes data registries need infrastructure and funding to ensure optimal decision-making in clinical practice, research, and policy.

The prevalence of diabetes in the United States increased by :

While several factors predict sustained glycemic control, predictors of sustained weight control with tirzepatide appear elusive, though women show greater weight reduction in general.

The prevalence of obesity among adults was 40.3 percent during August 2021 to August 2023, according to a September data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.Samuel D. Emmerich, D.V.M., from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, and colleagues used data from the National Health and Nutritio

Residence in low-income, low food-access neighborhoods in early life is associated with higher subsequent child body mass index (BMI) and a higher risk for obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in&nbsp;JAMA Pediatrics.Izzuddin M. Aris, Ph.D., from Harvard University in Boston, and colleagues examined associations of

Several studies revealed high cardiovascular risk in people with type 1 diabetes, including in those who are asymptomatic and younger and with shorter diabetes duration.

The prevalence of obesity and severe obesity was lower among those with a bachelor's degree vs those with some college or a high school diploma or less.

Extreme temperature-related deaths are projected to increase considerably by the mid-21st century in the contiguous United States, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in JAMA Network Open.Sameed Ahmed M. Khatana, M.D., M.P.H., from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia, and colleagues exa

For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a higher burden of comorbidity is associated with worse clinical outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in JAMA Neurology to coincide with the annual meeting of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis, held from Sept. 18 to 20 in Copenhagen, Denmark.</p

Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) have significantly higher thyroxine (T4) concentrations than hemodialysis (HD) patients and higher free T4 (FT4) concentrations at 12 and 24 months, according to a study published online Sept. 7 in Seminars in Dialysis.Jelić Pranjić Ita, M.D., from the University Hospital Center Rijeka in Cr

Exposure to toxic metals and alterations in essential metal homeostasis are associated with faster increases in glycemia over time in a high-risk Mexican American population, according to a study published online Sept. 15 in Diabetes Care.Margaret C. Weiss, from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and colleagues examined continuous

The See-Mode system is said to be the first of its kind in thyroid nodule detection and diagnosis.

Metabolic/bariatric surgery improved thyroid function and hormone resistance in patients with obesity, which was correlated with improvement in body composition.

The de-intensification from a multiple daily injection insulin regimen to once-daily iGlarLixi showed similar glucose control and greater weight loss without an increased risk for hypoglycemia.

Diabetes, prediabetes, and hyperglycemia were linked to accelerated brain aging, but physical activity and abstention from smoking and heavy drinking may mitigate much of this effect.

Researchers found that patients with obesity had an average weight loss of 12.9% with semaglutide vs 5.6% with liraglutide after 1 year.

"We observed in this cohort study that BMI outside of the normal category in women and men was associated with lower fecundability, subfertility, and increased odds of miscarriage."

PFAS are causing significant harm to the environment, people, pets, and wildlife, but it's not clear that proposed solutions and calls to action will make a difference.

After severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, prevalent metformin use is associated with a slightly lower incidence of death or postacute sequalae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), according to a study published online Sept. 17 in Diabetes Care.Steven G. Johnson, Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota in Minneapo

Neuropathy and retinopathy are positively associated with moderate/severe periodontitis, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in the Journal of Dental Research.Fernando Valentim Bitencourt, D.D.S., from Aarhus University in Denmark, and colleagues investigated the association between individual and combined diabetic microvasc

The European Medicines Agency backed the use of Novo Nordisk's popular drug Wegovy to help ease heart failure in people with obesity, the Danish drugmaker said on...