Radiographic Knee OA Tied to Death Risk From Diabetes, Kidney Diseases
Risk higher for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal mortality; lower risk for cancer mortality
Diabetes
DIABETES
Small Increase in HbA1c Seen With Switch to Human Insulin in T2DM
No increase in serious hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia after switch from analogue to human insulin
Kidney Failure Risk Minimal Following Diabetes Diagnosis
In a Finnish study, the cumulative risk for end-stage renal disease among patients with newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes was less than 1% at 20 years.
Large Insulin Price Hike to Be Investigated by US Congress
Currently, there is no effective generic alternative to brand-name insulin
Treating Albuminuria Reduces CV Events, Death in Type 2 Diabetes
Suppressing albuminuria should be an important target of therapy, according to investigators.
Doctors Should Encourage Exercise in Pts With Diabetes, CV Disease
Recommendations suggest doctors prescribe individualized exercise training for these patients
High Fiber Intake Tied to Lower Risk for Noncommunicable Disease
Reduction in risk for range of critical outcomes greatest for daily dietary fiber intake of 25 to 29 g.
No Increased Fracture Risk With Canagliflozin in Type 2 Diabetes
Rate of the primary outcome was similar for canagliflozin, glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist
Second-Line Antidiabetic Meds May Impact Cardiovascular Risk
Cardiovascular risk increased with sulfonylureas and basal insulin versus newer classes of ADM
Fasting-Evoked Hypoglycemia in Diabetes Is Prevalent
17.1% of patients reported having experienced one or more events in previous year.
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