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Exercise better than diet to combat early heart changes in type 2 diabetes

The results of a small randomized trial suggest exercise is more helpful than diet for combating early cardiac dysfunction associated with type 2 diabetes, although both may be beneficial.

Online coaching helps with weight loss maintenance

People who are trying to maintain weight loss with the help of electronic health records-based tracking tools do significantly better if they are given access to an online coach, shows a randomized trial.

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Behavioral intervention has durable physical activity effect in type 2 diabetes

A behavioral intervention has lasting effects on physical activity levels, fitness, and vascular risk in people with type 2 diabetes, show the 3-year results of the randomized Italian Diabetes and Exercise Study 2.

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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

Intake of cocoa products and risk of type 2 diabetes: The multiethnic cohort

Cocoa products may be protective against chronic disease due to their polyphenol content, the current study determined the association of chocolate consumption and flavanol intake with type-2 diabetes incidence [read more].
Maskarinec G et al. Eur J Clin Nutr 2018. doi: 10.1038/s41430-018-0188-9

Get more on: Type 2 diabetes | Diet and nutritional management | Risk factors |  Diabetes in specific populations

Patient case study

Atypical diabetes: Case study 4

Can you diagnose the atypical form of diabetes presented in our fourth patient case study? Test your knowledge with Editorial Board member, Jay Shubrook [read more].

Get more on: Other types of diabetes | Ketoacidosis

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Targeting habits may lead to sustained weight loss

Findings of a randomized trial suggest that challenging people’s habits can lead to sustained weight loss, even if the habits targeted have nothing to do with healthy eating.

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14-02-2023 | Obesity | News

Obesity as prevalent in type 1 diabetes as general US population

There is a “substantial” burden of overweight and obesity among people with type 1 diabetes, say US researchers who found rates to be in line with that of the general population.

05-05-2021 | Liraglutide (obesity) | News

Liraglutide beneficial for post-diet weight loss maintenance

A randomized trial supports giving people with obesity liraglutide to maintain weight loss after an 8-week diet, particularly if it is combined with regular vigorous exercise.

27-11-2020 | Cardiovascular disorders | News

Healthy lifestyle mitigates elevated heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes have around a fourfold increased risk for heart disease relative to those without, but having a healthy lifestyle may lessen this risk, researchers report.

Journal articles and book chapters

17-07-2018 | Obesity | Review | Article

Weight management in patients with type 2 diabetes: A multidisciplinary real-world approach

Hamdy O, Ashrafzadeh S, Mottalib A. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 66. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1030-4

27-06-2018 | Metformin | Article

Metformin monotherapy in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Japan

Matsuura N et al. Diabetol Int 2018. doi: 10.1007/s13340-018-0361-3

15-06-2018 | Diet | Article

Association between dietary protein intake and type 2 diabetes varies by dietary pattern

Ke Q et al. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2018; 10: 48. doi: 10.1186/s13098-018-0350-5

Chocolate

24-05-2018 | Diet | Article

Intake of cocoa products and risk of type-2 diabetes: The multiethnic cohort

Maskarinec G et al. Eur J Clin Nutr 2018. doi: 10.1038/s41430-018-0188-9

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.