Islet transplantation, where islets are transplanted into the liver of selected adults with type 1 diabetes with problematic glycemic control, is an evidence-based procedure that prevents severe hypoglycemia (SH), stabilizes glycemic control, and improves quality of life (1–3). Following isolation, pancreatic islets, initially avascular, are transplanted via intraportal infusion, where they embed within the hepatic […]
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Influence of perceived health provider communication, diabetes duration and age at diagnosis with confidence in diabetes self-care
Discussion This study found that patients diagnosed at older ages have less confidence in managing their diabetes than patients diagnosed at younger ages. Correspondingly, a longer diabetes duration also leads to greater confidence in diabetes self-care. In addition, greater perceived healthcare provider communication resulted in greater confidence in diabetes self-care. These results were unchanged when […]
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Chewing Gum Releases Thousands of Microplastics Into Saliva: Study
Share on PinterestChewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into the saliva that may be ingested, a new study found. Counter/Getty Images A new study found that chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics for every gram of gum. Both synthetic and natural gums were found to contain microplastics. While the long-term […]
Read MoreDiabetes Core Update March 2025
Diabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association’s four science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes, and Diabetes Spectrum. Each episode is approximately 25 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from ADA journals. Intended for practicing physicians […]
Read MoreMitochondrial Ceramides and Weight Loss: Unanswered Questions and Future Directions
Kementerian Riset, Teknologi dan Pendidikan Tinggi10.13039/501100010447 Source link
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SGLT2 inhibitor use and renal outcomes in low-risk population with diabetes mellitus and normal or low body mass index
Discussion In this study, we investigated the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors on renal and patient outcomes in patients with type 2 DM and normal or low BMI. We found that patients with type 2 DM and normal or low BMI who received SGLT2 inhibitors showed an improvement in renal function compared with the control group. […]
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Spring Allergies Expected to Worsen This Year. How to Find Relief
Share on PinterestExperts believe climate change may affect seasonal allergies due to lengthening growing seasons. janiecbros/Getty Images Seasonal allergies seem to last longer and be more severe in recent years than in the past. Health and environment groups point to the effects of climate change, such as longer growing seasons, as a possible reason for […]
Read MoreDiabetes Core Update : Special Edition – Heart Failure Part 3
In this special episode on Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will lead a case-based discussion on HFpEF, presenting challenges and integration of emerging evidence into clinical practice. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Roche. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of […]
Read MorePaper of the Month 2024 Winners
Each month, the Diabetes editorial team chooses a single paper to be designated the Paper of the Month, which is then made available for free online and added to an exclusive collection (https://diabetesjournals.org/collection/1619/Diabetes-Paper-of-the-Month). Congratulations to the 2024 winners! Source link
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0.9% Saline versus Ringer’s lactate as initial fluid in children with diabetic ketoacidosis: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
Discussion In recent years, there has been a renewed focus on the type of rehydration fluid in DKA that might influence the time to acidosis resolution and mitigate complications of hyperchloremia, hypokalemia and new-onset/progressive AKI. There is emerging data to suggest the deleterious effects of NS on acid-base balance as well as the causation of […]
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