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Individuals who are obese but without metabolic abnormalities (metabolically healthy obese [MHO]) have an elevated risk of developing MACE-HF*, new-onset heart failure (HF), and new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a French study presented at EASD 2021.

Ketone supplements containing β-hydroxybutyrate yield potential neurocognitive benefits in individuals with obesity, specifically bolstering cognitive function and increasing cerebral blood flow, as reported in a recent study.

In individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP1-RA) liraglutide appeared to yield a cardioprotective benefit, data from the secondary endpoint analysis of the LIRAFLAME* trial suggests.

Among women with gestational diabetes mellitus, microalbuminuria may occur in the third trimester despite exposure to only a brief period of overt hyperglycaemia, a study has found.

For postmenopausal women with obesity, 12 weeks of supplementation with black rice extract works to reduce fat accumulation, a recent study has found.