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Hysterectomy tied to increased diabetes risk
Undergoing a hysterectomy, particularly at a young age, may be associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes, according to a study from France presented at EASD 2022.
Hysterectomy tied to increased diabetes risk
21 Oct 2022Peanut intake may help with weight loss
In the context of an energy-restricted diet, a weight-loss diet involving daily consumption of 70 g of lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts yielded similar weight loss results as a traditional low-fat weight-loss diet after 6 months in adults at high risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), a study has shown.
Peanut intake may help with weight loss
21 Oct 2022Risk management program cuts plasma triglycerides in T2D
A 2-week comprehensive risk-management regimen can successfully suppress levels of plasma triglycerides in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), a recent study reported.
Risk management program cuts plasma triglycerides in T2D
21 Oct 2022Amphilimus- vs zotarolimus-eluting stents: Any preference in patients with diabetes?
Updated results of the SUGAR* trial showed that using polymer-free amphilimus-eluting stents (AES) was not a superior option to durable-polymer zotarolimus-eluting stents (ZES) in patients with diabetes mellitus who required percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Amphilimus- vs zotarolimus-eluting stents: Any preference in patients with diabetes?
20 Oct 2022Vitamin C may play protective role in metabolic disorders among overweight patients
Vitamin C appears to protect against metabolic disorders due to its close association with glucose-lipid metabolism in overweight and obese patients who are undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), according to a study. Moreover, LSG does not seem to worsen the vitamin C status or deficiency.
Vitamin C may play protective role in metabolic disorders among overweight patients
20 Oct 2022Beta-blocker shows potential for diabetic foot ulcers
A novel, topical formulation of esmolol, a cardio-selective beta-1 adrenergic blocker, may just have landed a spot in the diabetes treatment landscape, as it shows promise as treatment alternative for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).
Beta-blocker shows potential for diabetic foot ulcers
20 Oct 2022Metformin plus R-form verapamil improves glycaemic control in T2D
Combination therapy with metformin plus R-form verapamil (R-Vera) leads to significant improvements in glycaemic control by reducing haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), reports a study.
Metformin plus R-form verapamil improves glycaemic control in T2D
19 Oct 2022Liver enzymes mediate association of particulate matter exposure with diabetes risk
Liver enzymes play a partial role in the relationship between exposure to particulate matter (PM) and risk of diabetes, indicating the involvement of lipid accumulation, oxidative stress, and chronic inflammation in the liver in its pathogenesis, reports a recent study.
Liver enzymes mediate association of particulate matter exposure with diabetes risk
19 Oct 2022Vitamin A intake helps prevent diabetes onset in adults
People who have enough vitamin A intake are less likely to develop diabetes, and this benefit is more pronounced among men, reports a study of Chinese adults with plant-based diets.