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DPPOS: No change to cancer risk with long-term metformin use

Among the latest findings from the DPP Outcomes Study is that long-term use of metformin does not affect the risk for cancer.

Expert opinion editorial

The family and diabetes care: A multifaceted relationship

Sanjay Kalra discusses the World Diabetes Day theme, and evaluates the concerns and opportunities presented by “The Family and Diabetes”.

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General population underestimates type 2 diabetes risk

People in the general population typically believe that they have a low risk for type 2 diabetes, regardless of what their actual risk is, show the results of a German national survey focusing on diabetes-related knowledge.

ADA 2019

Teplizumab in type 1 diabetes

ADA 2019

The D2d trial

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Mixed results from the diabetes prevention PREVIEW project

The PREVIEW project investigators have reported broadly positive results, but tempered by issues such as a high dropout rate.

Journal article

Ethnic disparities in gestational diabetes

This review describes some of the factors that relate to the ethnic disparities in gestational diabetes mellitus [read more].
Yuen L, Wong VW, Simmons D. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 68. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1040-2

Get more on:  Gestational diabetes and pregnancy | Screening | Prevention

Journal article

Chronic kidney disease-induced insulin resistance: Current state of the field

This review will evaluate mechanisms responsible for chronic kidney disease-induced insulin resistance and therapies currently available [read more].
Dave N, Wu J, Thomas S. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 44. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1010-8

Get more on:  Diabetic complications | Type 1 diabetes | Type 2 diabetes

Expert opinion editorial

UK nutrition guidelines for the prevention and management of diabetes: An update for primary care

Advisory Board member and guideline co-author, Pamela Dyson underlines the key features for healthcare professionals working in diabetes education, diabetes management, type 2 diabetes prevention, and cardiovascular risk reduction [read more].

Get more on: Type 2 diabetes | Diabetes preventionDiet and nutritional management | Cardiovascular disease

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The updated Diabetes UK nutrition guidelines: an obesity specialist’s view

John Wilding explains how the latest update of the nutrition guidelines will help clinicians working with patients with obesity [watch the video 1:53].

Get more on: Type 2 diabetes | Obesity | Diabetes preventionDiet and nutritional management | Expert opinion

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24-10-2023 | Type 2 diabetes | News

Prediabetes remission with lifestyle intervention reduces type 2 diabetes risk

A post-hoc analysis of the German Prediabetes Lifestyle Intervention Study has found that people who achieve remission of prediabetes by losing weight through lifestyle intervention for 12 months may reduce their risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

21-03-2023 | Diabetes prevention | News

Verapamil promising for preserving beta-cell function in children

Two linked randomized trials published in JAMA support a role for verapamil, but not for intensive glycemic control, to slow C-peptide decline in children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes.

18-11-2022 | Teplizumab | News

FDA clearance for teplizumab to slow type 1 diabetes onset

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Journal articles and book chapters

05-09-2018 | Diet | Review | Article

Nutrition and diabetes in South Asia

Gopalan HS, Misra A, Jayawardena R. Eur J Clin Nutr 2018; 72: 1267–1273. doi: 10.1038/s41430-018-0219-6

29-08-2018 | Risk factors | Review | Article

Early-life exposures and risk of diabetes mellitus and obesity

Gingras V, Hivert MF, Oken E. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 89. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1050-0

28-08-2018 | Diet | Review | Article

Dietary interventions and type 2 diabetes in youth: A fresh look at the evidence

Perkison WB, Adekanye JA, de Oliveira Otto MC. Curr Nutr Rep 2018. doi: 10.1007/s13668-018-0241-2

16-08-2018 | Gestational diabetes | Review | Article

Prediction and prevention of type 2 diabetes in women with a history of GDM

Tobias DK. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 78. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1063-8

08-08-2018 | Diabetes prevention | Review | Article

Practical tips for implementing the Diabetes Prevention Program in clinical practice

Jasik CB et al. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 70. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1034-0

Guidelines

Guidelines

A convenient single access point, providing diabetes professionals with links to a comprehensive set of clinical practice guidelines from a wide range of relevant organizations.

Downloadable slides

Slides

Downloadable PowerPoint slide sets containing a variety of high-quality images and illustrations from Springer Nature’s library of published figures.

In practice

Practice tips

Practical information, guidance, and helpful resources for diabetes healthcare providers. Comprised of practical approaches, case studies, and more.

Themed collections

Themed collections

Compendia of selected, recently published, free full-text journal and book content from Springer Nature and other publishers on a particular topic within diabetes management, as recommended by our Editorial Board.

Independent Medical Education

Independent Medical Education

Educational programs building upon the most current research and professional practice recommendations, with the aim of enabling more efficient diagnosis, optimizing treatment, and improving patient outcomes.