More than 250,000 bariatric surgical procedures are performed in the U.S. annually, with iron deficiency anemia being one of the most common complications requiring lifelong monitoring. Read More “Anemia After Bariatric Surgery in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus”
Diabetes mellitus is considered a risk equivalent to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, but it is also one of the most powerful predictors of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Read More “Diabetes Mellitus and Peripheral Artery Disease: A Translational Overview of Microcirculation”
Administering antibiotics led to changes in the balance of gut bacteria, with changes in levels of metabolites and intestinal wall gene expression also observed… Read More “Study Finds That Single Course of Antibiotics Raises T1D Risk in Mice”
A newly developed material forms a short-lived coating inside the stomach and intestine that blocks glucose absorption. Learn more about the ‘surgery in a pill.’ Read More “Bariatric ‘Surgery in a Pill’ Developed for Type 2 Diabetes”
Providers can impact patients’ ability to cope with efforts to communicate positivity while delivering realistic expectations, which can result in patient-centered diabetes care… Read More “Patient-Provider Communication: The Bottom Line”
In a Phase I study, participants maintained large HbA1c reductions 8 years after taking the BCG vaccine. Read More “BCG Vaccine Leads to Long-term Glucose Improvements in T1D”
Exposure to high levels of sugars and two types of artificial sweeteners led to markers of disease both in vitro and in vivo in rats. Read More “Study Links Artificial Sweeteners to Endothelial and Metabolic Dysfunction”
Molecular studies have identified genes that are crucial for maintaining circadian rhythms. Lifestyle factors such as shift work lead to alterations in circadian rhythms. Read More “Chronobiology and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus”
Extensive literature show that shift work increase insulin resistance, the risk of Type 2 diabetes, and related metabolic abnormalities. Get advice on diabetes management in workers whose jobs require changing shifts. Read More “Issues Related to Shift Work in People with Diabetes”
When managing patients with Type 2 diabetes, it is important to help them avoid weight gain and use therapies that, in addition to lowering glucose levels, promote weight loss. Learn strategies to enhance patient care. Read More “Cadillac Combination for Type 2 Diabetes: A GLP-1 Receptor Agonist and a SGLT2 Inhibitor”
