Discussion Understanding the associations between perceived stress and glycemic measures—and how these associations vary by gender and age—is important for developing targeted strategies to prevent the onset and progression of prediabetes. In our study, higher levels of both perceived helplessness and perceived self-efficacy were associated with a lower prevalence of prediabetes and lower 2h-PG levels […]
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Rapid improvements in glycemic management with use of continuous glucose monitoring in adults with type 2 diabetes treated with basal insulin: 3-month analysis of the MOBILE study
Conclusions This analysis of data from the MOBILE study demonstrates that use of CGM results in a rapid improvement in TIR and other CGM metrics reflective of hyperglycemia in adults with T2D on basal insulin without prandial insulin. These improvements were sustained over 3 months and resulted in clinically significant improvements in glycemic outcomes with […]
Read MoreSemaglutide and diabetic retinopathy: an OHDSI network study
Discussion In this retrospective cohort study across 14 databases in the OHDSI Evidence Network, there was no increased risk for either PDR or treatment-requiring DR/DME comparing semaglutide with other GLP-1RAs or non-GLP-1RAs. In the primary active-comparator new-user cohort analysis, there was evidence of a lower risk of PDR when comparing second-line use of semaglutide with […]
Read MoreLong-Term Melatonin Use Linked to Cardiovascular Risk
Share on PinterestA new study raises concerns over long-term melatonin use and cardiovascular risks. Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images Researchers say people with insomnia who use melatonin supplements for more than a year have a higher cardiovascular disease risk than people with insomnia who don’t use the sleep aid. Experts say the research raises some important questions, […]
Read MoreDiabetes Core Update Nov 2025
This issue will review: 1. Effects of Semaglutide With or Without Concomitant Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Use in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease: A FLOW Trial Prespecified Secondary Analysis – Diabetes Care 2. Orforglipron, an Oral Small-Molecule GLP-1Receptor Agonist, in Early Type 2 Diabetes – NEJM 3. Orforglipron, an Oral Small-Molecule GLP-1 […]
Read MoreMen Need Twice As Much Exercise As Women to Lower Risk
Share on Pinterest A new study found that men need more exercise than women to lower their risk of coronary heart disease. Getty Images/Cavan Images Men may need nearly twice as much weekly exercise as women to achieve the same heart health benefits. A study of over 85,000 people found that females achieved greater reductions […]
Read MoreDiabetic Neuropathy Part I
In this special three-part series we will be doing a deep dive into diabetic peripheral neuropathy. In this first episode Dr. Rodica Pop-Busui joins our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik to discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, screening and diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. In part 2 we will cover pharmacologic treatment and in part 3 […]
Read MoreDiabetes Core Update – February 2022
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 20 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from ADA journals. Intended for practicing physicians […]
Read MoreTime in Range for Pregnancy February 202
In this special episode on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and time in range Dr. Dr. Nicole Ehrhardt joins our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik to discuss potential benefits of CGM use and time in range prior to and during pregnancy for women who have diabetes. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, […]
Read MoreDiabetes Core Update – March 2022
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 20 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from ADA journals. Intended for practicing physicians […]
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