Metformin, lifestyle changes cut risk for T2DM, but not CVD
May 27, 2022
No reduction seen in first occurrence of nonfatal MI, stroke, or CV death with either metformin or lifestyle intervention versus placebo
Whole-fruit intake may reduce risk for Type 2 diabetes
Jun 08, 2021
Total fruit intake is inversely associated with serum insulin and HOMA2 of ß-cell function
More steps per day may cut risk for incident diabetes in seniors
Jan 27, 2022
“It’s not enough for somebody to go on a walk once a week,” the lead author said in a statement. “Our study indicates that regular stepping is indicative of lower diabetes risk...
Increase in blood pressure at night ups risk for death in diabetes patients
Sep 30, 2021
Relative to those with a dip in nighttime systolic blood pressure, nondippers and reverse dippers have higher a prevalence of cardiac autonomic neuropathy.
Avoid intensification of diabetes meds at discharge in older adults
Oct 21, 2021
For older adults hospitalized with common medical conditions, intensifying diabetes meds at time of discharge shows little benefit.
ASN: Chlorthalidone aids BP control in patients with CKD and HTN
Nov 12, 2021
For patients with stage 4 chronic kidney disease and poorly controlled hypertension, the addition of low dose of chlorthalidone improves blood pressure control.
AAN updates guideline for treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy
Dec 30, 2021
When patients do not experience meaningful improvement with the initial therapeutic class, medication from a different class should be offered.
Timing, type of food intake linked to mortality risks in diabetes
Mar 24, 2022
Among people with diabetes, higher intake of processed meat in the evening linked to increased risk for CVD mortality
Very low-energy diets with meal replacements effective for type 2 diabetes weight management
Nov 22, 2021
Low-carbohydrate was no better for weight loss than higher-carbohydrate, low-fat diets; no difference was seen for high-protein, Mediterranean diets.
Midlife cardiovascular conditions, risk factors linked to cognitive decline
Jan 06, 2022
Most cardiovascular conditions more strongly linked to cognition among women.