Share on PinterestNew restrictions for COVID-19 shots could lead to an uptick in cases, especially among vulnerable populations. juanma hache/Getty Images The FDA approved updated COVID-19 shots for the fall, but federal health officials have changed their recommendations on who should receive them. The new vaccines are expected to contain updated formulas to fight the […]
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Share on PinterestEating a Mediterranean diet and following a healthy lifestyle can be very effective in lowering diabetes risk. Ivan Solis/Stocksy United A Mediterranean diet, combined with calorie reduction and exercise, reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 31%. In a study of older adults, those who followed this lifestyle lost an average of […]
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Share on PinterestFrom hair growth supplements to prescription medications, experts discuss the best treatments for female hair loss. Manassanant Pamai/Getty Images Women may experience hair loss for many reasons, including genetics, stress, and aging. Certain home remedies may provide modest benefits for hair health, but many lack scientific evidence. A dermatologist can recommend the most […]
Read MoreIn this special episode on Strategies for Staying Full and Satisfied, our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will moderate a discussion with Lily Correa, registered dietitian about communicating strategies for staying full and satisfied. This special edition of Diabetes Core Update is sponsored by Avocados – Love One Today ®. For more information, as well as […]
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Share on PinterestSerena Williams recently shared her weight loss journey with the GLP-1 medication Zepbound. Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images for International Tennis Hall of Fame Serena Williams recently announced that she lost 31 pounds after taking the GLP-1 drug Zepbound. The tennis legend began taking the weight loss medication after having her two children. Williams shared […]
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Conclusions Using NLP algorithms to identify terminology associated with “poor glucose control” in clinical notes, we evaluated the demographic factors, markers of glycemia, and maternal–neonatal outcomes associated with health care professional descriptions of “poor glucose control” in pregnancy. “Poor glucose control” and “uncontrolled diabetes” were the most frequently used terms, and physicians used these descriptions […]
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Share on PinterestAnecdotal reports of “Ozempic vulva” include unusual vaginal changes as a possible side effect of GLP-1 drugs. Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Women are reporting what’s been coined as “Ozempic vulva,” an unexpected side effect of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs. Ozempic vulva is characterized by sagging skin, vaginal dryness, and weaker pelvic muscles. Experts […]
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Share on PinterestThe Signos system can be used alone, in combination with, or after GLP-1 drugs or bariatric surgery. Photography courtesy of Signos The FDA cleared the first glucose monitoring system specifically designed for weight management, from startup Signos, providing a new option for maintaining a healthy weight. The system uses a continuous glucose monitor, […]
Read MoreThis study compares novel type 1 diabetes–related autoantibody assays developed to improve upon the standard radiobinding assay (RBA). Samples from 1,505 individuals, followed for 5 years or to clinical type 1 diabetes, originally tested by RBA were aliquoted and sent blindly to five laboratories (Barbara Davis Diabetes Center [BDC], Institute of Diabetes Research [IDR], Diabetes […]
Read MoreObesity-induced biologic changes often persist after weight loss and are difficult to reverse, a phenomenon known as obesogenic memory. This enduring effect is associated with metabolic inflammation, particularly in adipose tissue. In this study, we characterized a mouse model of obesogenic memory and evaluated the efficacy of the unimolecular conjugate glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)/dexamethasone (GLP-1/Dexa), […]
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