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Semaglutide a useful weight-loss treatment option for men, women

05 Jul 2023

In the treatment of obesity, semaglutide works for both men and women, according to the results of a network meta-analysis.

Semaglutide a useful weight-loss treatment option for men, women

05 Jul 2023

Originally known for their weight loss properties, GLP-1 RAs have demonstrated far-reaching effects beyond weight management alone.

04 Jul 2023 by

Over the years, the goals of diabetes management have evolved to encompass not only glycemic control but also the prevention and management of associated complications. Managing diabetes requires a comprehensive, holistic, and person-centered approach that goes beyond simply controlling blood glucose levels. There are four fundamental pillars of diabetes care that can guide the approach to achieving optimal outcomes: blood glucose control, risk factor management, organ protection, and weight management.¹

Originally known for their weight loss properties, GLP-1 RAs have demonstrated far-reaching effects beyond weight management alone.

04 Jul 2023

Once-weekly icodec affords greater blood sugar reduction than once-daily degludec in T2D

03 Jul 2023

In the treatment of individuals with insulin-naïve type 2 diabetes (T2D), once-weekly icodec yields superior HbA1c reduction compared with once-daily degludec, according to the results of a phase IIIa trial.

Once-weekly icodec affords greater blood sugar reduction than once-daily degludec in T2D

03 Jul 2023

Type 1 diabetes carries increased risk of heart failure

03 Jul 2023

Individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) have a heightened risk of heart failure compared with those who have no diabetes, according to a study.

Type 1 diabetes carries increased risk of heart failure

03 Jul 2023

Heavy coffee drinking may increase abdominal aortic calcification for some

30 Jun 2023

Adults with hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases may benefit from cutting back on coffee, especially the caffeinated variant, which has been shown to increase the burden of abdominal aortic calcification in a study.

Heavy coffee drinking may increase abdominal aortic calcification for some

30 Jun 2023

Does vitamin D therapy improve survival in patients with CKD?

30 Jun 2023

For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), vitamin D therapy does little to reduce the risk of all-cause death, according to a study.

Does vitamin D therapy improve survival in patients with CKD?

30 Jun 2023

Gas-filled on par with fluid-filled IGB for obesity treatment

28 Jun 2023

Current Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved intragastric balloon (IGB) systems, the gas-filled IGB (Obalon) and the fluid-filled IGB (Orbera), demonstrate similar effectiveness for the treatment of obesity, as shown in a recent study.

Gas-filled on par with fluid-filled IGB for obesity treatment

28 Jun 2023

Novel genetic marker predicts CHD risk in Chinese patients with T2DM

27 Jun 2023 by

Researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have discovered PDE1A rs10171703 as a novel genetic marker for coronary heart disease (CHD) in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), indicating its potential utility for predicting CHD risk in this patient population.

Novel genetic marker predicts CHD risk in Chinese patients with T2DM

27 Jun 2023

Watermelon good for the heart

27 Jun 2023

Eating watermelon appears to have cardiovascular benefits, with the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis showing that the fruit has potential antihypertensive effects.

Watermelon good for the heart

27 Jun 2023

Plant-based diet may reduce risk of gestational weight gain

26 Jun 2023

Pregnant women who adhere to a plant-based dietary pattern during their first trimester appear to have a lower risk of inadequate gestational weight gain (GWG), reports a recent study.

Plant-based diet may reduce risk of gestational weight gain

26 Jun 2023

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Semaglutide a useful weight-loss treatment option for men, women

Semaglutide a useful weight-loss treatment option for men, women

Originally known for their weight loss properties, GLP-1 RAs have demonstrated far-reaching effects beyond weight management alone.

Originally known for their weight loss properties, GLP-1 RAs have demonstrated far-reaching effects beyond weight management alone.

Once-weekly icodec affords greater blood sugar reduction than once-daily degludec in T2D

Once-weekly icodec affords greater blood sugar reduction than once-daily degludec in T2D

Type 1 diabetes carries increased risk of heart failure

Type 1 diabetes carries increased risk of heart failure

Heavy coffee drinking may increase abdominal aortic calcification for some

Heavy coffee drinking may increase abdominal aortic calcification for some

Does vitamin D therapy improve survival in patients with CKD?

Does vitamin D therapy improve survival in patients with CKD?

Gas-filled on par with fluid-filled IGB for obesity treatment

Gas-filled on par with fluid-filled IGB for obesity treatment

Novel genetic marker predicts CHD risk in Chinese patients with T2DM

Novel genetic marker predicts CHD risk in Chinese patients with T2DM

Watermelon good for the heart

Watermelon good for the heart

Plant-based diet may reduce risk of gestational weight gain

Plant-based diet may reduce risk of gestational weight gain