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Neighborhood walkability may reduce ethnic disparities in diabetes risk

The increased risk for prediabetes among ethnic minorities compared with White people is less pronounced in neighborhoods with high walkability, shows a Canadian study.

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Diagnosis age enhances predictive power of family diabetes history

The risk associated with a family history of type 2 diabetes is highest for people whose near relatives were diagnosed with the condition at a young age, show registry data.

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Weight gain blunts benefits of quitting smoking in type 2 diabetes

Gaining weight after stopping smoking attenuates the cardiovascular disease benefits of quitting in people with type 2 diabetes, but does not appear to lessen its positive effect on mortality, shows research.

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Diabetes-associated heart failure risk greatest in women

Diabetes is a stronger risk factor for heart failure among women compared with men, indicate the results of a large systematic review and meta-analysis.

Expert opinion editorial

Diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: Double trouble

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a common and potentially serious comorbidity in people with diabetes and obesity. John Wilding highlights what you need to know about the condition [read more].

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Shift work plus unhealthy lifestyle add up to high diabetes risk

The total diabetes risk associated with the combination of rotating shift work and an unhealthy lifestyle is greater than that of the two added together, shows an analysis of the Nurses’ Health Studies.

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IADPSG gestational diabetes criteria predict later dysglycemia

Less stringent criteria for gestational diabetes remain predictive of risk for later prediabetes or type 2 diabetes despite identifying a larger number of women, the HAPO FUS investigators report in JAMA.

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Weight gain after smoking cessation could temporarily increase diabetes risk

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Risk factor control may mitigate excess cardiovascular, mortality risk in type 2 diabetes

A study of the Swedish National Diabetes Register suggests that keeping five cardiovascular risk factor variables within the target ranges could offset the excess risk for death, myocardial infarction, or stroke among patients with type 2 diabetes relative to the general population.

Journal article

The optimal blood pressure target in diabetes mellitus: A quest coming to an end?

This review presents the evidence from old and recent trials relevant to optimal blood pressure levels in diabetes mellitus, aiming to shed light in this major clinical question [read more].
Papadopoulou E et al. J Hum Hypertens 2018. doi: 10.1038/s41371-018-0079-5

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25-09-2023 | Gestational diabetes | News

Gestational diabetes independently linked to increased future mortality risk

Women with a history of gestational diabetes have a significantly increased risk for long-term mortality regardless of whether or not they subsequently developed type 2 diabetes.

20-09-2023 | Latent autoimmune diabetes of adulthood | News

Latent autoimmune diabetes carries mortality and CVD risks comparable to type 2 diabetes

Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults is associated with similar risks for mortality and cardiovascular disease and an increased risk for retinopathy compared with type 2 diabetes.

15-09-2023 | Type 2 diabetes | News

Young-onset type 2 diabetes diagnosis linked to shortened life expectancy

Younger age at type 2 diabetes diagnosis is associated with shorter life expectancy, with 3 to 4 years lost for every decade of earlier diagnosis.

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07-06-2017 | Psychosocial care | Themed collection | Collection

Psychosocial care in diabetes

This content collection summarizes recent publications dealing with various aspects of psychosocial care in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

This collection has been developed on behalf of Diabetes UK

Journal articles and book chapters

28-11-2018 | Diabetic cardiomyopathy | Article

Cardiovascular risk reduction over time in patients with diabetes or pre-diabetes undergoing bariatric surgery: data from a single-center retrospective observational study

Rubio-Almanza M, Cámara-Gómez R, Hervás-Marín D et al. BMC Endocr Disord 2018; 18: 90. doi: 10.1186/s12902-018-0317-4

06-11-2018 | Risk factors | Article

Bisphenol A exposure and type 2 diabetes mellitus risk: A meta-analysis

Hwang S et al. BMC Endocr Disord 2018; 18: 81. doi: 10.1186/s12902-018-0310-y

31-08-2018 | GLP-1 agonists | Review | Article

Cardiovascular effects of different GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes

Bahtiyar G, Pujals-Kury J, Sacerdote A. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 92. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1043-z

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

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.

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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.