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Undertreated hypothyroidism may worsen hospital outcomes
Large database study finds association between suboptimal hypothyroidism treatment and longer hospital stay, higher readmission rate.
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Tirzepatide succeeds in obesity in SURMOUNT-1, says Lilly
The once-weekly investigational twincretin drug is in phase 3 development for obesity and under regulatory review, with a decision expected soon...
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‘Profound implications’: COVID ups diabetes risk 40% a year later
‘All these roads are pointing in one direction, that COVID-19 increases the risk of diabetes up to a year later. If patients have a prior history...
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Mild COVID-19 infection linked to later type 2 diabetes
Results point to the need to monitor blood glucose following SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Ukrainian diabetes care, insulin access ‘severely disrupted’
“I’m willing to see patients but it’s extremely difficult and dangerous for them and probably not possible to travel to see me.”
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Can a tool help overcome barriers to diabetes medication cost?
Tool is designed to be a ‘broad conversation starter’ and not just about medications.
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Is a blood test for type 1 diabetes in kids worth the cost?
A new study from Germany estimates the potential costs involved in blood tests for type 1 diabetes in early childhood, but that’s only one part of...
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Next-generation Dexcom CGM, G7, accurate and easier to use
The Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor for patients with diabetes will include several features considered to be improvements over the G6...
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Estrogen supplementation may reduce COVID-19 death risk
“This study shows an association between estrogen levels and COVID-19 death.”
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FDA okays 6-month implanted Eversense CGM for diabetes
The Senseonics Eversense E3 System is expected to be available in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2022 for use in adults with diabetes.
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Switching to a healthy diet can add 10 years to life
The biggest overall impact comes from eating more plant-based foods (legumes), whole grains and nuts, and less red and processed meat.
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Endocrine Society and others to FDA: Restrict BPA
A petition requests that prior approvals of bisphenol A, a chemical contained in food packaging be removed, citing recent evidence of harm.
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Does using A1c to diagnose diabetes miss some patients?
Danish study finds that the incidence of type 2 diabetes declined after the World Health Organization okayed the use of A1c for diagnosis,...