Type 2 Diabetes

Merck's drug showed a 9% reduction in risk of major cardiovascular events in the REVEAL trial.

A successful lifestyle intervention for advanced diabetes and improved access to diabetic eye care for rural patients showcase telemedicine at its best.

In just 9 days of limited fructose consumption, both liver fat concentration and de novo lipogensis decreased.

Liraglutide showed a 13% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events, reduced cardiovascular morbidity by 22%, and any morbidity by 15%.

CGM has shown to be beneficial to T2D patients who utilize it, although barriers may prevent widespread use.

Researchers say they now understand the mechanism by which inflammatory processes in the liver cause an increase in cholesterol and thus heart disease.

Slide Show: Highlights of new research on online diabetes games, benefits of alcohol, and predictors of T2DM remission.

The study highlighted the need to intensify treatment for glycemic control sooner than current methods suggest.

Glucommander is now approved for various enhancements in its patient service capabilities.

The phase 2 trial results were very positive in regards to its safety endpoints and the efficacy endpoints were very encouraging.

Carl Baker, MD, speaks about factors associated with worsening proliferative diabetic retinopathy in eyes treated with panretinal photocoagulation or Ranibizumab.

Sulforaphane has been found to lower glucose production and improve control in T2D patients.

A new study suggests type 2 diabetes progresses, or perhaps begins, in a manner similar to prion diseases like mad cow disease.

The drug will receive a ruling on Aug. 25. It's currently approved to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.

A recent study suggests that weight change should be considered in GDM screening for pregnant mothers.

A roundup of the latest research on osteoporotic fracture risk, bariatric surgery outcomes, and effects of sleep on BMI.

Results of a small systematic review identify a vulnerable ethnic group members of which may be patients in your practice.

A meta-analysis of 9 studies found that water-based exercise is an equal alternative for type 2 diabetics.

Patients with diabetes, hypertension, and who smoked were found to be more likely to develop dementia, regardless of race.

A biomarker for pancreatic precursor cells might give researchers a shortcut to create insulin-producing beta cells that can be transplanted into patients with type 1 diabetes.

The FDA's FAERS analysis of canagliflozin has confirmed that its use "might be associated with an increased risk of amputations."

Mindfulness: a potential intervention for T2DM?

Was this pharmacist out of bounds? You make the call.

Comparison of 6 HARMONY trials showed that albiglutide not only treats type 2 diabetes as effectively as current methods but may reduce the burden felt by other injection-based treatments.

Higher levels of nighttime noise exposure during the first trimester showed correlation with a risk for GDM.

Consuming alcohol 3-4 times per week was associated with a 27% decrease in men's risk, and 32% decrease in women's.

Despite the results of a large-scale trial, some experts questioned the use of beta-blockers for patients that suffered from heart failure and simultaneous AFib when in the presence of beta-adverse medications, like amiodarone.

A study from the University of Warwick revealed a link between levels of gut hormone FGF-19 and diabetic remission in bariatric surgical patients.

Hybrid closed loop technology for CGM is available today; a contact lens may do the same thing soon. A look at 5 new diabetes tools.

A secondary study revealed that the presence of diabetes mellitus in patients with chronic heart failure leads to a higher risk of early death.