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Hypertension is more likely to arise from early adulthood among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), independent of body mass index (BMI), suggests a study. In addition, obesity may further exacerbate this condition.

PCOS ups risk of hypertension in women

Continuous glucose monitoring boosts glycaemic control in diabetic pregnant women

25 May 2021 by

Continuous glucose monitor (CGMs) devices fitted with automatic insulin delivery could help improve glycaemic control in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), according to a recent study.

Continuous glucose monitoring boosts glycaemic control in diabetic pregnant women

Liver fibrosis, steatosis heighten risk of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), liver steatosis and fibrosis seem to increase the likelihood of developing diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), a new study has found.

Liver fibrosis, steatosis heighten risk of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

High- vs low-strength insulin glargine tied to fewer hypoglycaemic events

24 May 2021

Insulin glargine at 300 U/mL (Gla-300) affords similar glycaemic control as that at 100 U/mL (Gla-100) in East Asian patients, although the former is associated with consistently fewer hypoglycaemic events at any time of the day and night, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

High- vs low-strength insulin glargine tied to fewer hypoglycaemic events

24 May 2021

Early screening for GDM may help avoid obstetric complications

Early-diagnosed gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may lead to serious obstetric complications, underscoring a need for early screening, according to a recent Japan study.

Early screening for GDM may help avoid obstetric complications

Continuous diuretic use averts hyponatraemia hospitalization

Patients with ongoing use of furosemide are at decreased risk of being hospitalized due to hyponatraemia, according to a study, suggesting that this type of diuretic may have a protective effect.

Continuous diuretic use averts hyponatraemia hospitalization

Add-on dapagliflozin improves outcomes in uncontrolled T2D

22 May 2021

Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) uncontrolled on current insulin therapy may benefit from adjunctive dapagliflozin, which has been shown to enhance glycaemic control and additionally lead to weight loss, reduction in insulin requirement, and fewer hypoglycaemic events.

Add-on dapagliflozin improves outcomes in uncontrolled T2D

22 May 2021

Depression ups risk of death in type 2 diabetes

Among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, those with depression are at increased risk of death, as reported in a study.

Depression ups risk of death in type 2 diabetes

Exercise improves anthropometric outcomes in PCOS

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who perform high‐intensity or aerobic exercises may see improvements in their weight and body mass index (BMI), according to a study.

Exercise improves anthropometric outcomes in PCOS