Month: July 2025

Introduction and Objective: Discrimination can lower self-esteem and undermine self-care and health seeking behaviors, but its impact on young people with diabetes is poorly studied. We assessed if perceived discrimination was associated with diabetes management among youth and young adults (YYA) with youth-onset type 1 (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D).Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional […]

Introduction and Objective: Despite the increase in the use of anti-obesity medication (AOM) since the approval of glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists, the changes in cardiometabolic risk profile after discontinuation of AOM in real-life are still unknown, challenging the projection of long-term value. The aim of this study was to project the trajectory of body-mass index (BMI) […]

Introduction and Objective: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common complication of diabetes, presenting in patients with T1D and T2D. We aimed to compare DFU characteristics and outcomes stratified by T1 vs T2DM.Methods: All patients with a DFU hospitalized in an Atlanta Hospital between 01/2019 – 12/2021 were included. T1D and T2D status were determined […]

Introduction and Objective: Achieving optimal postprandial glucose control is a primary goal in managing type 1 diabetes. While insulin delivery prior to meals is recommended for tighter glucose control, many individuals do not adhere to this practice for various reasons. Meal announcements in conjunction with Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop (AHCL) systems play a pivotal role […]

Introduction and Objective: Lower extremity amputation (LEA), a devastating complication of diabetes, is preceded in more than 80% of cases by a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). Foot-specific care and general diabetes care are necessary to prevent LEA. During the STEP UP randomized clinical trial (RCT), formative evaluation interviews (FEIs) with study participants were conducted to […]

Introduction and Objective: Prior studies show that 30-40% of US older adults delay medical care. Such delays have been associated with adverse clinical outcomes, health disparities, and higher healthcare costs. Our study aims to identify factors linked to delays or non-receipt of medical care among older adults with diabetes using data from the 2022 Health […]

Introduction and Objective: Diabetic foot infection (DFI) is a common and significant complication of diabetes, with racial, ethnic, and age disparities potentially influencing clinical outcomes. We analyzed 7,769 patients evaluated for DFI at Parkland Health (PHHS), a large tertiary county system, and UT Southwestern (UTSW), a university center, to examine demographic differences between these adjacent […]

Introduction and Objective: To assess if glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) compared with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i), is associated with an increased risk of motility-related gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events.Methods: From two US commercial healthcare databases, we used 1-1 propensity score matching on >150 potential confounders to identify a cohort of adults with type […]

Introduction and Objective: While the causes of lower-extremity amputation (LEA) are well-studied, the role of incident diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) has not been prospectively assessed. We evaluated the independent impact of DFU, alongside other factors, on LEA risk in a cohort of Veterans with diabetes at a single Department of Veterans Affairs clinic.Methods: A total […]