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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: How Safe Are They for the Gallbladder?

Link with gallbladder, biliary diseases could be due to weight loss associated with class of drug

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Artificial Sweeteners Not So Sweet When It Comes to Cancer Risk

Consumption of certain sugar alternatives linked to a 13% higher risk of developing cancer

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E-Cig Use Tied to Higher Odds of Prediabetes

As in regular cigarettes, nicotine may play a role, researcher says

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Gestational Diabetes Risk Higher After Previous Miscarriage

Risk increased with each prior spontaneous abortion

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Gastric Bypass Most Cost-Effective for Severe Obesity, T2D?

Modeling study compares Roux-en-Y, conventional medical therapy, and sleeve gastrectomy

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FDA OKs 180-Day Implantable Continuous Glucose Monitor

Senseonics' Eversense E3 System approved for adults with diabetes

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Novel Tirzepatide Wins as Insulin Glargine Add-On

Another trial in the SURPASS clinical program met primary endpoint

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Gestational Diabetes Tied to Long-Term Cardiovascular Risks

Chronic comorbidities partly explain risk, researcher says

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Warning Labels on Sugary Drinks: Do They Work?

Randomized trial found picture warning labels turned parents off

A close up of a woman pinching her belly fat to self inject her diabetes medication

Obesity More Common in Type 1 Diabetes Than Expected

And this is putting the population at a higher risk for chronic kidney disease, researchers say

False Positive COVID Tests; Cannabis and Car Accidents

Also in TTHealthWatch: diabetes risk among kids with COVID

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Semaglutide vs Liraglutide -- Which Induces More Weight Loss?

The GLP-1 receptor agonists go head-to-head

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Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Exceeded Expectations, and Supply

Since its June approval, the injectable flew off shelves and into short supply

A close up of a man about to self inject in his abdomen with an injection pen

Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Scarce in Type 2 Diabetes

Particularly so for racial/ethnic minority populations

A Black woman monitors her continuous glucose monitor via her smartphone.

Wide Racial Gap for Diabetes Tech Use Among Medicare Patients

Insulin pump and CGM use significantly lower among black patients

ASHP over a close up of pills being counted in a pharmacy

Digital HTN, Diabetes Monitoring Program a Boon for Patients

Program reports growth and better outcomes

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Type 1 vs Type 2 Youth-Onset Diabetes: Which Is Worse for the Eyes?

One type had a higher risk for all diabetes-related ocular complications

A photo of two feet, the right foot is swollen from gout.

Another Study Confirms Gout Benefit With SGLT2 Inhibitors

Gout risk reduction was significantly better than with DPP-4 inhibitors

A close up of a woman self-injecting medication into her belly fat.

Weight Loss Win for Weekly Injections of Novel Amylin Agent in Early Trial

Cagrilintide at least on par with liraglutide after 26 weeks

AASLD over a computer rendering of the structure of the liver.

Blood-Based Biomarkers Prove Mettle in Liver Disease Diagnosis

Data part of initiative to qualify biomarkers to help diagnose fibrosis or NASH

ASN over a computer rendering of a transparent torso with the kidneys highlighted in black.

More Good News for Empagliflozin in Patients With Heart Failure

Slower renal function decline with SGLT-2 inhibitor in EMPEROR-Preserved trial

ASN over a computer rendering of a transparent torso with the kidneys highlighted in black.

Diuretic Bolstered Blood Pressure Control in Advanced CKD

But some safety signals did arise in 12-week trial

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Liraglutide After Gastric Bypass Helped Stave Off Weight Regain

The GLP-1 receptor agonist kept patients closer to nadir weight versus lifestyle management alone

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Childhood Obesity Is Soaring to New Levels

Kids' weight has spiked during the pandemic, but it's part of a long-term trend

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No Benefit to Intensifying Diabetes Meds at Hospital Discharge

Older adults discharged with intensified regimen had higher risk of severe hypoglycemia

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Birth Control Pills May Curb PCOS-Related Diabetes Risk

Retrospective results lay groundwork for potential preventive treatment option

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FDA Nudges Restaurants, Food Manufacturers to Cut Sodium

Voluntary guidance aims to reduce Americans' sodium intake by 12%

Vials of Humalog Insulin lispro and Lantus Insulin glargine next to several syringes.

Insulins: Out With the Old, In With the New

Patients with diabetes embraced insulin analogs, pen-based delivery over 5-year period

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Back-to-Back Recalls for Medtronic Insulin Pumps

Class I recalls on 600 series pumps and 500 series remotes

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Fewer Deaths After Sleeve Gastrectomy Versus Gastric Bypass

Authors estimate about 540 fewer deaths at 5 years if all patients chose sleeve

EASD over an illustration of a person's hand and blood glucose monitor and other icons associated with diabetes.

Diabetes Risk With Breastmilk, Antidepressants, Weight Loss

A roundup of noteworthy research from the EASD 2021 meeting

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Gender Differences Seen With CV Prevention in Diabetes

Clues from post-hoc analysis of the REWIND trial

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Why Bariatric Surgery's Mortality Risk Is Higher in Men

Age, worse overall health at operation time appear to play a part

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Could a Bisphosphonate Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?

Study finds association between alendronate use and future diabetes risk

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Healthy Lifestyle Keeps Dementia at Bay in Patients With Diabetes

Maintaining control of risk factors neutralized excess dementia risk

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More Evidence for Taking Blood Pressure Meds Before Bed?

Circadian BP patterns linked to long-term survival in people with diabetes

EASD over an illustration of a person's hand and blood glucose monitor and other icons associated with diabetes.

Proxy Measure of Insulin Resistance Predictive of Stroke

Study found relationship between estimated glucose disposal rate and first-time stroke

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Prediabetes Tied to Doubled Risk of Major Depression in Dutch Study

Check metabolic status of those with mood disorders and vice versa, researcher says

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Topical Cream Effective Against Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Investigational compound regulates macrophages, is "active-healing alternative," researchers say

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

Nonsteroidal MRA Drug Cuts Risks in Earlier Diabetic Kidney Disease

Urine screening urged after trial shows benefit of treating cases with preserved kidney function

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