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Body mass index is independently associated with the development of complications from radical cystectomy, reports a study. Compared to patients with normal BMI, those who are overweight and obese have a higher risk.

Among patients with prediabetes or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the use of metformin appears to be associated with lower incidence of severe COVID-19, according to a study.

Among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), the conversion to prediabetes or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) appears to be high, a recent study has found.

In cancer patients, the presence of diabetes appears to aggravate the likelihood of developing a secondary malignancy or death, reports a recent Japan study.

Among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the presence of carotid atherosclerosis appears to aggravate the risk of developing small fibre nerve dysfunction, a recent study has found.

Evidence for excess risk and increased burden of new-onset diabetes among COVID-19 survivors is robust, and most antihyperglycaemic drugs can be used safely during acute COVID-19, with some drugs potentially offering protection against serious complications, according to data presented at 5^th EDM HK.