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09-25-2023 | 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.

09-15-2023 | 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.

Gastric bypass surgery (used with permission)

07-28-2023 | Type 2 diabetes | News

Better QoL after gastric bypass than sleeve gastrectomy for people with type 2 diabetes

Patients undergoing gastric bypass experience superior patient-reported outcomes, diabetes remission rates and weight loss compared with sleeve gastrectomy.

07-14-2023 | Type 2 diabetes | News

Cagrilintide plus semaglutide shows dual benefit in type 2 diabetes

Improved glycemic control and weight loss seen with the coadministration of cagrilintide and semaglutide in a phase 2 trial.

Doctor measures a man's waist

07-03-2023 | Type 2 diabetes | News

‘Substantial’ bodyweight reductions with tirzepatide in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity

SURMOUNT-2 trial results show bodyweight reductions with tirzepatide that rival those seen with other approved anti-obesity medications in people with type 2 diabetes.

06-05-2023 | Prediabetes | News

Caloric restriction outperforms liraglutide for weight loss in prediabetes

Using liraglutide in people with obesity and prediabetes is a valuable strategy for weight loss, but improvements are greater with caloric restriction alone, suggest study results.

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.

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.