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Diabetic Pain Relief Lasts With High Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation

Trial followed patients with Senza System for 18 months

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Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and CKD Face Poor COVID Outcomes

Severity of kidney disease ups risk of ICU time, in-hospital mortality, and more

FDA APPROVED tirzepatide (Mounjaro) over a photo of a bowl of sugar, sugar cubes, and a glucose monitor.

First GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist OK'd for Type 2 Diabetes

Injectable tirzepatide lands approval as an adjunct to diet and exercise

A close up of a man injecting himself with an auto injector pen in his abdomen.

GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Slashes Body Weight by More Than 20%

"Impressive" topline results from trial in adults with overweight, obesity without diabetes

A photo of a bottle of Fenofibrate tablets over an ophthalmoscope image of diabetic retinopathy.

More Evidence That Fenofibrate Slows Diabetic Eye Disease

Significant decline in progression to vision-threatening status, proliferative retinopathy

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How Often Does Prediabetes in Seniors Escalate to Full-Blown Disease?

Study finds estimated annual progression rate to diabetes of 5.3%

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Who Is Really Driving Up Insulin Costs?

More attention needs to focus on pharmaceutical middlemen

A photo of a mature diabetic woman testing her blood sugar at home.

In Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Control Could Add Years to Life

Controlling four biomarkers could add as much as a decade to life expectancy

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The Winners and Losers of the Proposed Insulin Cost Cap

While it benefits some, the $35 cap is only a stopgap measure

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Which Anticonvulsant Mood Stabilizer Upped Diabetes Risk?

Observational study looked at 5-year risk differences between four agents

A photo of a pregnant woman holding a marijuana leaf in front of her exposed belly.

Cannabis-Exposed Babies Face Poorer Metabolic Health

By age 5, fat mass and glucose levels show the impact

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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

A hand holding Senseonics continuous glucose monitor Eversense.

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

Obesity Week over a photo of Kay Bailey Hutchison convention center in Dallas, Texas.

Liraglutide After Gastric Bypass Helped Stave Off Weight Regain

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

An overweight pre-teen boy sitting on a couch playing video games.

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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