Diabetes
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Walking Fast May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
A meta-analysis of cohort studies suggests that fairly brisk and brisk/striding walking, independent of the total volume of physical activity or...
From the Journals
What if a single GLP-1 shot could last for months?
So far, the team has tested the new drug delivery system in rats, and they say human clinical trials could start within 2 years.
Commentary
How to prescribe Zepbound
I use a 4 Cs schematic — comorbidities, cautions, costs, choices — to cover the most frequently asked questions.
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Early age at first period raises type 2 diabetes risk
“Women with early-life exposures such as early age at menarche need to be further examined for diabetes and prevention research and strategies for...
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Already-available drug could help treat type 1 diabetes
DFMO inhibits the polyamine biosynthesis pathway, which plays a role in the inflammatory responses in autoimmune diseases.
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Semaglutide prescribing surged in the past year
General and family practice providers were the most frequent semaglutide providers (30%), followed by internists (15%).
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Metformin, weight management to stop type 2 diabetes in kids
“Weight stabilization and metformin therapy could be important interventions for diabetes prevention in children.”
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Precision medicine takes individual approach to diabetes
“Because diabetes is an incredibly heterogeneous disease, few people are Mr. or Mrs. ‘average’ and one-size-fits-all approaches fail many people...
Commentary
Social media makes kids with type 1 diabetes feel less alone
I have had numerous patients – many of whom have struggled to accept their diagnosis – mention with joy and excitement that they were following an...
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AAP advises against low-carb diets for children with diabetes
Pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes should focus on reducing nutrient-poor carbohydrate intake, while those with type 1 diabetes should only...
Commentary
Smartphones for children with type 1 diabetes: Cause for concern?
As health care professionals, we owe it to our patients to discuss the ups and downs of technology with our patients. We can’t ostrich our way...