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New research has shown that a low-fat vegan diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes can improve insulin sensitivity in adult patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), thus reducing their daily insulin requirements. The finding may fuel the momentum for dietary shifts in this population.

Poor glycaemic control appears to contribute to coronary stent failure driven by in-stent restenosis in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), suggests a study.

Semaglutide reduces the risk of major kidney disease-related events and death from cardiovascular causes in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), as shown in the FLOW* study presented at ERA 2024. 

Diabetic patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) are at greater risk of developing diabetic retinopathy (DR), reveals a study, noting the need for screening and comprehensive management in glaucomatous patients with diabetes to reduce the risk of DR.

Adherence to a healthy dietary pattern, such as the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), may reduce the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) but appears to increase exposure to harmful chemicals, according to a Singapore study presented at ADA 2024.