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05-26-2023 | Type 2 diabetes | News

Common antidiabetic add-on therapies offer similar renal outcomes

Different antidiabetic medications commonly used in addition to metformin for type 2 diabetes have a similar effect on kidney function.

05-19-2023 | Type 1 diabetes | News

Over 60s with type 1 diabetes show trust in Cambridge hybrid closed-loop system

The use of the Cambridge hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system by older adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus is associated with “improved quality of life,” says an international team of researchers.

05-05-2023 | Insulin icodec | News

ONWARDS 2: Weekly insulin icodec superior to degludec in type 2 diabetes

The results of ONWARDS 2 show significantly improved glycemic control with weekly insulin icodec versus daily insulin degludec, without significantly increased hypoglycemia, in people with type 2 diabetes.

05-04-2023 | Diet | News

DiRECT extension shows potential for persistent type 2 diabetes remission

The 5-year DiRECT results show sustained type 2 diabetes remission for 13% of the intervention group.

05-04-2023 | Diet | News

More exercise may be better for beta-cell function in type 2 diabetes

Researchers have established a dose–response effect of exercise on glucose metabolism in people with type 2 diabetes who are dieting for weight loss.

05-03-2023 | Islet transplantation | News

Early islet cell graft function predicts long-term outcomes

The function of an islet cell graft 28 days after the last infusion predicts 5-year outcomes, show data from the Collaborative Islet Transplant Registry.

04-25-2023 | Diet | News

Time-restricted fasting improves postprandial glucose tolerance

Restricting fast-day eating to the morning has a positive effect on postprandial glucose versus standard calorie restriction among people at increased risk for type 2 diabetes who are trying to lose weight, a study shows.

04-24-2023 | Heart failure | News

Prescription NSAID use may trigger heart failure in type 2 diabetes

A case-crossover study supports a link between use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and development of heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes.

04-24-2023 | Sulfonylureas | News

Sulfonylureas ‘unlikely’ to increase CV, mortality risk in real-world use

Findings from a Scottish national cohort study show that the use of sulfonylureas as second-line glucose-lowering therapy is not associated with elevated cardiovascular risk or all-cause mortality.

04-05-2023 | Flash glucose monitoring | News

Reduced acute complications for young people using CGM

Data from the DPV cohort show a reduced risk for severe hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis among children and young people with type 1 diabetes using continuous glucose monitoring rather than self-monitored blood glucose.

03-30-2023 | Artificial pancreas systems | News

Virtual closed-loop initiation success in very young children

The Tandem Control-IQ system delivers improved glucose control versus standard care in children with type 1 diabetes aged between 2 and 6 years and can be initiated virtually, report researchers.

03-27-2023 | Type 2 diabetes | News

Type 2 diabetes weakly linked to fracture risk

Findings from a Swedish national cohort study published in PLOS Medicine suggest that type 2 diabetes is not an important risk factor for fracture, as this risk is only “marginally” increased in people with the condition.

03-21-2023 | 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.

03-07-2023 | Flash glucose monitoring | News

Flash glucose monitoring linked to type 2 diabetes treatment intensification

Use of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring is associated with an increased likelihood for treatment intensification in people with type 2 diabetes, a study shows.

Data for health analytics concept

03-03-2023 | Healthcare systems | News

Health informatics system aids timely, equitable diabetes care

A health informatics system based on routine clinical data helps physicians to prioritize high-risk people with diabetes, deliver more equitable care, and manage healthcare capacity, report researchers.

03-01-2023 | Flash glucose monitoring | News

One-off pre-consultation isCGM use helpful in type 2 diabetes

A short period of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring prior to a first endocrinologist consultation can improve glycemic outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes, report the SPOT FIRST study researchers.

02-28-2023 | Flash glucose monitoring | News

Real-world isCGM benefits shown for people with psychosocial diabetes issues

People with high diabetes distress achieve reductions in glycated hemoglobin and the need for emergency care for acute diabetes complications after starting on intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring, report researchers.

02-24-2023 | Risk factors | News

Mortality risk factors vary by age in type 2 diabetes

Hypertension has the largest impact on mortality risk in younger people with type 2 diabetes, whereas chronic kidney disease is a greater threat for older people, shows a population-based study.

02-15-2023 | Flash glucose monitoring | News

ALERTT1: rtCGM alarm benefits persist in long term

The benefits of switching from intermittently scanned to real-time continuous glucose monitoring in adults with type 1 diabetes are sustained for at least 2 years, shows the extension of the ALERTT1 study.

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02-14-2023 | 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.