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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.

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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

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

Expert opinion: VideoByte

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

medwireNews

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.

23-02-2021 | Diabetes prevention | News

Stabilizing IGT for a time has significant long-term vascular benefits

Delaying progression from impaired glucose tolerance to type 2 diabetes reduces the risk for micro- and macrovascular complications, shows 24 years of follow-up of the Da Qing trial.

16-06-2020 | ADA 2020 | Conference coverage | News

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.

Themed collections

Pregnancy

17-10-2016 | Pregnancy | Themed collection | Collection

Diabetes in pregnancy

A special collection focusing on the important topic of diabetes in pregnancy.

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

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

04-07-2018 | Type 2 diabetes | Review | Article

Diabetes among non-overweight individuals: An emerging public health challenge

Gujral UP et al. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 60. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1017-1

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.