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Closed-loop trumps sensor-augmented pumps for older T1D patients

04 Jan 2022 by

A closed-loop insulin delivery system is both effective and safe for the management of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in older adults, according to a recent study. As compared with sensor-augmented pump systems, closed-loop deliveries yield greater time-in-range (TIR) outcomes and help minimize time spent in hypoglycaemic range overnight.

Closed-loop trumps sensor-augmented pumps for older T1D patients

04 Jan 2022

Magnesium deficiency may be indicator of prediabetes

03 Jan 2022

People with prediabetes seem to have lower circulating levels of serum magnesium than healthy counterparts, a new meta-analysis has found, suggesting that magnesium deficiency may be an easy indicator of prediabetes risk.

Magnesium deficiency may be indicator of prediabetes

03 Jan 2022

Long-term growth hormone exposure poses no risk of insulin resistance in kids born SGA

01 Jan 2022

In children born small for gestational age (SGA), long-term treatment with recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) does not carry an excess risk of insulin resistance, according to 10-year data from a study.

Long-term growth hormone exposure poses no risk of insulin resistance in kids born SGA

01 Jan 2022

Fast foods contain abundant endocrine disruptors

31 Dec 2021 by

Sampling of popular fast food items such as hamburgers, fries, and chicken nuggets reveals that these foods contain abundant endocrine-disrupting chemicals that can potentially lead to health problems, according to data collected from fast-food restaurants in the US.

Fast foods contain abundant endocrine disruptors

31 Dec 2021

Indices of liver fibrosis tied to diabetic peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes

30 Dec 2021

In people with type 2 diabetes, liver fibrosis, measured according to indices, may be associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), a recent study has found.

Indices of liver fibrosis tied to diabetic peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes

30 Dec 2021

Changes in MetS diagnosis affects psoriasis risk

28 Dec 2021

The risk of psoriasis is elevated in patients with continuous metabolic syndrome (MetS) and in those with newly developed MetS, a recent study has found. In contrast, such risk is absent in individuals with only a history of MetS.

Changes in MetS diagnosis affects psoriasis risk

28 Dec 2021

Sleeve gastrectomy vs gastric bypass for weight loss: Which is safer?

21 Dec 2021 by

Sleeve gastrectomy was associated with a lower risk of mortality and complications over 5 years compared with gastric bypass, although the former intervention comes with an increased risk of surgical revision, reveals a recent study on patients undergoing bariatric surgery for weight loss.

Sleeve gastrectomy vs gastric bypass for weight loss: Which is safer?

21 Dec 2021

Antithyroid drug therapy in pregnant women poses modest risk of congenital anomalies

20 Dec 2021

Exposure to thionamide antithyroid drugs (ATDs) during pregnancy contributes to a small increase in the risk of congenital anomalies, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Antithyroid drug therapy in pregnant women poses modest risk of congenital anomalies

20 Dec 2021

Diabetes not a risk factor for long COVID

16 Dec 2021 by

Diabetes does not appear to predispose SARS-CoV-2–infected patients to long-term post-COVID-19 symptoms, a study reports.

Diabetes not a risk factor for long COVID

16 Dec 2021

Mom’s T1D predisposes child to metabolic syndromes in adolescence

13 Dec 2021

Children born to mothers with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are at increased risk of developing metabolic syndromes, including obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidaemia, among others, in their teens, a study has found.

Mom’s T1D predisposes child to metabolic syndromes in adolescence

13 Dec 2021

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Closed-loop trumps sensor-augmented pumps for older T1D patients

Closed-loop trumps sensor-augmented pumps for older T1D patients

Magnesium deficiency may be indicator of prediabetes

Magnesium deficiency may be indicator of prediabetes

Long-term growth hormone exposure poses no risk of insulin resistance in kids born SGA

Long-term growth hormone exposure poses no risk of insulin resistance in kids born SGA

Fast foods contain abundant endocrine disruptors

Fast foods contain abundant endocrine disruptors

Indices of liver fibrosis tied to diabetic peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes

Indices of liver fibrosis tied to diabetic peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes

Changes in MetS diagnosis affects psoriasis risk

Changes in MetS diagnosis affects psoriasis risk

Sleeve gastrectomy vs gastric bypass for weight loss: Which is safer?

Sleeve gastrectomy vs gastric bypass for weight loss: Which is safer?

Antithyroid drug therapy in pregnant women poses modest risk of congenital anomalies

Antithyroid drug therapy in pregnant women poses modest risk of congenital anomalies

Diabetes not a risk factor for long COVID

Diabetes not a risk factor for long COVID

Mom’s T1D predisposes child to metabolic syndromes in adolescence

Mom’s T1D predisposes child to metabolic syndromes in adolescence