Conclusions In this study of middle-aged and older adults followed between 2010 and 2020 from population-based cohorts in five economically and geographically diverse countries (three of which were nationally representative), we found that people with diabetes consistently had higher all-cause mortality than people without diabetes. Relative mortality differences were similar across cohorts, ranging from mortality […]
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Share on PinterestNew research found that most of the popular content about ADHD on TikTok is medically inaccurate. Westend61/Getty Images A new analysis found that medical misinformation about ADHD is prevalent on TikTok, with the content significantly shaping how young people view the condition. The issue could highlight a demographic reaching for answers that may […]
Read MoreDiabetes 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 […]
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Discussion To the best of our knowledge, this is the first longitudinal characterization of the postprandial glucose metabolism and enteropancreatic hormone responses to a MMT in pregnancy following RYGB. The postprandial profiles of glucose and the enteropancreatic hormones did not change markedly during pregnancy. Compared with the controls, the women with RYGB were less insulin […]
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Share on PinterestNew research suggests certain cardiovascular risk factors may impact women’s heart health more than men’s. Halfpoint Images/Getty Images New research indicates that certain cardiovascular risk factors could significantly impact females more than males. The researchers say taking biological sex into account during routine screenings could provide a clearer assessment of cardiovascular risk. Experts […]
Read MoreIn this special edition of Diabetes Core Update, host Neil Skolnik, MD, explores the timely and critical topic of compounded medications in diabetes care. In this episode Dr. Skolnik moderates a discussion between a family doctor, a patient, and a pharmacist about practical decision making around the topic of compounded medication for the treatment of […]
Read MoreIslet 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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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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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 […]
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