First OTC continuous blood glucose monitor cleared for marketing by FDA
Mar 06, 2024
The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is intended for people aged 18 or more years who have type 2 diabetes but do not take insulin.
FDA says yogurt makers can make ‘qualified’ claims about T2D prevention
Mar 04, 2024
A “qualified health claim” does not meet the more rigorous “significant scientific agreement” standard
.
In trial, researchers test EHR alerts to lower harmful screenings, overtreatment in seniors
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 15, 2024
Researchers devised a new way to ensure that older adults aren’t being overtreated or tested needlessly via unnecessary screenings.
Diabetic retinopathy tied to lower vision-related quality of life
Feb 06, 2024
Greater declines in quality of life were seen for higher-severity diabetic retinopathy.
Risk for CKD, CVD lower for adults with evidence of type 2 diabetes remission
Jan 26, 2024
Significantly lower risks of chronic kidney disease and composite cardiovascular disease measure were seen for those with any remission.
Healthful plant-based diet may lower risk for Type 2 diabetes
Jan 22, 2024
The association with a lower risk for T2DM was partially mediated by lower BMI, lower waist circumference and lower HbA1c and triglycerides.
FDA finds no evidence linking Wegovy, Ozempic to suicidal behaviors
Jan 12, 2024
The agency, however, noted that officials cannot rule out that “a small risk may exist,” and said it will continue to investigate.
Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
Your favorite columns of 2023
Dec 20, 2023
Assisted living regulation, government relations, ageism and pop culture, solutions for the middle market, and chronic disease and resident care were some of the column topics that especially grabbed the...
Replacing sitting for a few minutes of activity each day shows health benefits
Dec 13, 2023
30 extra minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was tied to drops in body mass index.