Type 2 Diabetes

Subcutaneously administered furosemide yields nearly identical outcomes compared with the traditional intravenous method of delivery, but is more convenient and well tolerated.

What impact does availability of major food groups have on BMI? Dr. Bobby Lazzara discusses a recent study of country-specific dietary patterns.

Higher levels of nitrogen dioxide were associated with higher levels of HOMA-IR, glucose, insulin, and leptin. The degree of association, however, varied among the different populations. Effect estimates for pre-diabetic individuals were large and highly statistically significant, while the associations were smaller and weaker in non-diabetic individuals and those who had already developed T2DM.

For those with type 2 diabetes who reside in rural communities, distance from large medical centers and research universities may limit their access to new ideas and programs. The result may be poorer disease management and less physical activity than is reasonable or necessary. Welcome: mobile apps.

New studies highlight which T2DM meds help reduce CV risks and, for metformin failure, the benefits of early intervention & a promising drug combo.

So far, the 2016 hurricane season has been manageable, with most hurricanes either diminishing into tropical storms or blowing out to sea before they reach the continental United States. Natural disasters have long-term impacts on diabetic patients.

It's now crystal clear that sitting in front of an electronic device all day is bad for overall health. Building on previous studies in behavioral change that used text message-based interventions to stimulate change successfully, researchers from Western University, London, ON, Canada designed a study to use text messages to decrease sedentary behaviors in university students.

Sleep disturbances commonly co-occur with diabetes, yet they are not included in screening recommendations for type 2 diabetes. Should they be?

It's not easy to be a teen with diabetes. Many young adults struggle with competing academic, economic, and social priorities that may interfere with successful diabetes management. Coordinated healthcare can lessen the risk of suboptimal health care utilization; undetected or untreated diabetes complications; and psychosocial, behavioral, and emotional challenges.

In patients with poorly controlled T2DM despite insulin, diet, & exercise therapies, was the SGLT2 inhibitor well tolerated and effective?

A post hoc analysis pooled data from two randomized controlled phase 3 studies to compare the SGLT2i to the DPP-4i as adjunctive treatment.

To achieve target glucose control, a new study looks at the role of meal composition, including fat and protein, when calculating insulin doses.

There are many factors which can contribute to a patient developing Alzheimer's which goes beyond proteins which may be found in the brain.

Using findings from 100 RCTs, researchers summarize the effects of different dietary fats and carbohydrate on insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

Analysis of a large cohort group has found a significant connection between gut microbes and 2 of the largest risk factors for diabetes.

Research suggests that lipid screening appears to remain particularly underutilized in adults taking antipsychotic medications, despite improvements in recent years in the use of diabetes screening in this patient population.

In this Medical News Minute, Dr. Bobby Lazzara examines the risk of MI, type 2 diabetes, and death in monozygotic twins with different BMIs.

Poushali Mukherjea, PhD, Executive Director, Global Medical Affairs, Bristol-Myers Squibb, noted some key takeaways from her team's 19 abstracts slated to be presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2016 (ESC).

Could pioglitazone be the first anti-diabetes agent to prevent diabetes progression and improve cardiovascular outcomes?

This Medical News Minute reviews the impact of a structured meal plan on the HbA1c and weight of patients with type 2 diabetes.

Investigators recruited 20 middle-aged and sedentary patients who were at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and subjected them to an 8-week program of walking and cycling. Most of the patients saw significant increases in their insulin sensitivity (and thus significant reductions in their risk of developing T2DM), but insulin sensitivity remained unchanged in a handful of patients.

A prospective cohort analysis suggests that the length of a woman’s reproductive period has an impact on risk of type 2 diabetes.

A study examined the risk of CV or all-cause mortality associated with glucose-lowering drugs taken alone or in combination for type 2 diabetes.

A large study of celiac disease looked at prevalence of T1DM and T2DM, and health risks associated with having both celiac disease and diabetes.

A new analysis of patient records published in Diabetes Care supports rapid treatment intensification when metformin monotherapy fails in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but finds that intensification is often delayed in practice.

While some patients may need procedures like gastric bypass surgery to lose weight others may be able to achieve their goals by taking smaller steps.

After years of hearing they need to exercise and lose weight some patients can lose the purpose of the message and the potential benefits that come with it.

A key finding was a dramatic change in how prescribers used insulin. They tended to use more rapid-acting insulin.

Good research has shown that diabetes is linked to heightened risk for brain atrophy, white matter abnormalities, and cognitive impairment. It's a risk factor for dementia, especially if the diabetes is classified as type 2.

For patients needing to lose the most amount of weight for help with cardiovascular conditions or diabetes there are many ideas on how best to achieve their goals.