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
The authors examined the relationship between sleep disturbance and self-care in adults with type 2 diabetes, including both subjective and objective sleep assessments and controlling for potential covariates [read more]. Zhu B et al. Acta Diabetol 2018. doi: 10.1007/s00592-018-1181-4
The authors examine the association between protein intake and type 2 diabetes mellitus in different dietary patterns [read more]. Ke Q et al. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2018; 10: 48. doi: 10.1186/s13098-018-0350-5
This meta-analysis of observational studies assesses the association between risk of bladder cancer and exposure to pioglitazone among subjects with type 2 diabetes [read more]. Mehtälä J et al. Diabetol Int 2018. doi: 10.1007/s13340-018-0360-4
This post hoc analysis investigated the metabolic effects and baseline associations with bodyweight loss on coadministration of dapagliflozin and exenatide once weekly among adults with obesity and without diabetes [read more]. Pereira MJ et al. Diabetes Ther 2018. doi: 10.1007/s13300-018-0449-6
This article evaluates the potential long-term effect of two different color indication methods for self-monitoring of blood glucose on metabolic parameters in insulin-treated type 2 diabetes [read more]. Nishimura A et al. Diabetes Ther 2018. doi: 10.1007/s13300-018-0457-6
Patients with type 2 diabetes in clinical practice have similar outcomes regardless of whether they use long-acting insulin analogs or the cheaper human neutral protamine Hagedorn insulin, say researchers.
Jay Shubrook draws on his experiences as a primary care physician and diabetes specialist to provide simple tips to help each profession optimize the patient referral process [read more].
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
The aim of this study was to estimate the current prevalence of cardiovascular disease among adults with type 2 diabetes by reviewing recently published existing literature [read more]. Einarson TR et al. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2018; 17: 83. doi: 10.1186/s12933-018-0728-6
A study of patients from US administrative claims databases finds no evidence that use of canagliflozin increases the risk for below the knee amputation when compared with other sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors or with other antidiabetic medications.
MEDI0382, a novel glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucagon receptor dual agonist, induces clinically meaningful improvements in glycemic control and bodyweight in patients with type 2 diabetes, show data published in The Lancet.
The RISE trial investigators have found that increased insulin resistance and hyperresponsive beta cells may explain the rapid progression of type 2 diabetes in children.
Fully closed-loop insulin delivery results in a markedly improved time in range among inpatients with type 2 diabetes receiving noncritical care, researchers have reported.
The 15-year results of the VADT reveal that the legacy cardioprotective effect of intensive glycemic control seen at the 10-year follow-up has now disappeared.
Researchers studying the ARIC cohort have found that virtually all people with elevated fasting plasma glucose and glycated hemoglobin in the same blood sample went on to develop diabetes.
Editorial Board member Lori Berard talks through the stages and challenges associated with preparing type 2 diabetes patients for insulin therapy [listen to the podcast 9:00].
Sanjay Kalra and Silver Bahendeka, East Africa Diabetes Study Group Chair, provide an overview of the latest insulin guidance developed to aid management in a challenging region, facing familiar struggles [read more].
We present one successful case that demonstrates a significantly beneficial effect of physical exercise and lifestyle intervention in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus [read more]. Deng Z et al. Diabetes Ther 2018. doi: 10.1007/s13300-018-0448-7
Hypertension is an important comorbidity of diabetes, contributing significantly to death and disability. This article provides a practical approach to managing hypertension in patients with diabetes.
These slide sets summarize the results of randomized controlled trials investigating the use of flash glucose-sensing technology in patients with diabetes.
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An updated collection of articles focusing on the mechanism of action and clinical use of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors in patients with diabetes.
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