Already-Available Drug Could Help Treat Type 1 Diabetes Already-Available Drug Could Help Treat Type 1 Diabetes
The ornithine decarboxylase inhibitor α-difluoromethylornithine, used to treat African sleeping sickness and unwanted hair growth, may also protect β cells of people with new-onset type 1 diabetes.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 20, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Two Metabolites Predict Prediabetes in Hispanic Youth Two Metabolites Predict Prediabetes in Hispanic Youth
A phytochemical and a medium-chain fatty acid were linked to prediabetes beyond the typical risk factors, finds a new study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 20, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
WHO: Smoking Cessation Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Up to 40% WHO: Smoking Cessation Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Up to 40%
A policy brief details the risks of smoking in type 2 diabetes — along with the benefits of cessation; health professionals urged to help patients quit.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 17, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Insulin Delivery Device Patents Prolong Market Exclusivity Insulin Delivery Device Patents Prolong Market Exclusivity
In a new data analysis, Harvard researchers find that insulin manufacturers have filed multiple patents on delivery devices following the original insulin product approval.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 16, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
GLP-1 RAs Plus Bariatric Surgery:'Promising' for Obesity GLP-1 RAs Plus Bariatric Surgery:'Promising' for Obesity
Liraglutide combined with endoscopic bariatric therapy can provide weight loss on par with bariatric surgery alone, raising the question of whether the GLP-1 RAs might one day replace surgery.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 15, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Does Laughter Offer Better Blood Glucose Control? Does Laughter Offer Better Blood Glucose Control?
People with diabetes who have a positive sense of humor appear to have better glucose control, indicates research suggesting ' humor training ' could be incorporated into patient management.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 14, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Salt Intake Associated With Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk Salt Intake Associated With Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Adding salt to food was linked to increased diabetes risk, even after adjustments.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 13, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
FDA Investigation: Hospitalizations Linked to Fake Ozempic FDA Investigation: Hospitalizations Linked to Fake Ozempic
Suspected counterfeits of a popular weight loss drug are linked to the hospitalization of at least three people, federal data shows.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 9, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
FDA Approves Tirzepatide for Treating Obesity FDA Approves Tirzepatide for Treating Obesity
Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Eli Lilly ’s Zepbound, is already approved under the name Mounjaro for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 8, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Alert Source Type: news
Newer Antiobesity Meds Lower the Body's Defended Fat Mass Newer Antiobesity Meds Lower the Body's Defended Fat Mass
Newer antiobesity medications change the body ' s defended fat mass (set point) to something more normal, rather than"fixing" it at a lower target, which is a good thing, says a clinician.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 7, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
FDA Warns About Over-the-Counter Glucose-Lowering Product FDA Warns About Over-the-Counter Glucose-Lowering Product
Now-discontinued"Dr. Ergin ' s SugarMD Advanced Glucose Support" was found to contain glyburide and metformin, which are only available by prescription.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 7, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Alert Source Type: news
Disparity Seen in Continuous Glucose Monitor Use Among Kids Disparity Seen in Continuous Glucose Monitor Use Among Kids
Children living in small, isolated rural towns had significantly lower odds of completing CGM-billed clinic visits compared with those in urban areas.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 7, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Illustrating the Progression of Thyroid Eye Disease Illustrating the Progression of Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid Eye Disease often causes quality-of-life changes for patients. Endocrinologist Malini Gupta, MD, demonstrates the structural changes of thyroid eye disease in this series of images.American Thyroid Association (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 6, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Commentary Source Type: news
Project Ups Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Primary Care Project Ups Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Primary Care
A quality improvement project using mobile diabetic retinopathy screening units for people with type 2 diabetes significantly raised screening rates and improved patient knowledge.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 6, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Insulin Appears Less Heat-Sensitive Than Previously Thought Insulin Appears Less Heat-Sensitive Than Previously Thought
A new Cochrane Review based on published and unpublished data finds that unopened insulin can last for up to 6 months and at temperatures up to 25 °C (77°F).Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - November 3, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
