OABG Not Superior to RYGB for Weight Loss, Metabolism OABG Not Superior to RYGB for Weight Loss, Metabolism
One-anastomosis gastric bypass produces comparable weight loss and metabolic outcomes to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, but it is less effective for other outcomes.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - December 11, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Telemedicine in Diabetes Care Associated With Worse Outcomes Telemedicine in Diabetes Care Associated With Worse Outcomes
Patients with type 2 diabetes who received only telemedicine care showed worse glycemic outcomes vs those who received in-person care.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - December 11, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

Prescribing GLP-1 Agonists Prescribing GLP-1 Agonists
GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide can help patients with obesity lose weight -- if they can get the medications.Medscape Reader Polls (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - December 9, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Sweet and Sour: A Patient ’s Perspective on Type 1 Diabetes and Mental Health Sweet and Sour: A Patient ’s Perspective on Type 1 Diabetes and Mental Health
Are you aware of the daily and long-term challenges for the mental health of young adults living with type 1 diabetes (T1D)?Medscape Education Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - December 8, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Clinical Review Source Type: news

Two Automated Insulin Delivery Systems Upgrade Two Automated Insulin Delivery Systems Upgrade
Tandem Diabetes Care ' s t:slim X2 and Beta Bionics ' iLet will incorporate Dexcom G7, its latest continuous glucose monitoring system.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - December 8, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

Are Immune Therapies for Type 1 Diabetes Worthwhile? Are Immune Therapies for Type 1 Diabetes Worthwhile?
Recently published studies of two different immunologic agents show beta-cell preservation in people with newly diagnosed disease, but no differences in glycemic control and ongoing insulin requirement.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - December 6, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Obesity Unclear Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Obesity Unclear
Debates about the association of vitamin D levels with obesity are ongoing, and confounding factors remain to be elucidated.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - December 5, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

Semaglutide Reduces Cardio Risk in Obesity Without Diabetes Semaglutide Reduces Cardio Risk in Obesity Without Diabetes
Anne Peters discusses recent data on semaglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with preexisting cardiovascular disease and obesity, but with no history of diabetes.Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - December 5, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Commentary Source Type: news

Procedures May Ease Postmenopausal Pain Better Than Drugs Procedures May Ease Postmenopausal Pain Better Than Drugs
Postmenopausal women report more significant improvements in chronic pain after procedural interventions when compared with their younger counterparts, despite being notably less likely to use muscle relaxants, TCAs, and benzodiazepines.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - December 2, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

AI Aids Type 2 Diabetes Insulin Dosing AI Aids Type 2 Diabetes Insulin Dosing
A patient-facing voice-based conversational artificial intelligence application helped patients with type 2 diabetes optimize their insulin doses.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - December 1, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

What Is the Dark Side of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists? What Is the Dark Side of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists?
Doctors who prescribe this class of medication should be aware of the rare side effects with which it is associated, said an obesity expert.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - December 1, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

DMARDs Linked to Reduced Thyroid Disease Incidence DMARDs Linked to Reduced Thyroid Disease Incidence
In a large Swedish rheumatoid arthritis cohort, the incidence of thyroid disease declines after RA diagnosis vs the general population, with the effect strongest among those treated with anti-rheumatic drugs.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 29, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Despite Effective Therapies, Fibroid Care Still Lacking Despite Effective Therapies, Fibroid Care Still Lacking
Minimally invasive procedures for uterine fibroids are highly effective, but gaps in diagnosis, racial disparities, and lack of availability outside urban academic centers limit their use.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 27, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: news

Can Endos Use Social Media Safely? Can Endos Use Social Media Safely?
In this episode of the Thyroid Stimulating Podcast, Kaniksha Desia, MD, interviews Malini Gupta, MD, about her use of social media and best practices for endocrinologists.American Thyroid Association (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 27, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Expert Interview Source Type: news

Bariatric Surgery Still Best Option for Some With Obesity Bariatric Surgery Still Best Option for Some With Obesity
Despite the rapid emergence of glucagonlike peptide-1 agonists for treating obesity, bariatric surgery may still be a better choice for some individuals, two experts say.Endocrine Society (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 27, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news