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Endometriosis not a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
Endometriosis not a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
02 Aug 2023

The presence of endometriosis does not appear to contribute to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in women, according to a study.

Endometriosis not a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
02 Aug 2023
Diabetes mellitus is a growing health problem traditionally characterized by peripheral insulin resistance (IR), increased he
Diabetes mellitus is a growing health problem traditionally characterized by peripheral insulin resistance (IR), increased hepatic gluconeogenesis, and impaired pancreatic beta-cell function. However, the pathophysiology of T2DM is complex, and disease progression is linked to factors beyond insulin dysregulation and reduced first-phase insulin response.
02 Aug 2023 byJoanne G. Blanco, MD

Diabetes mellitus is a growing health problem traditionally characterized by peripheral insulin resistance (IR), increased hepatic gluconeogenesis, and impaired pancreatic beta-cell function.1 However, the pathophysiology of T2DM is complex, and disease progression is linked to factors beyond insulin dysregulation and reduced first-phase insulin response.2 Unfortunately, many existing anti-hyperglycemic medications cause side effects such as hypoglycemia and weight gain, which may reduce adherence to treatment. In contrast, ideal diabetes medications would control glycemia without a risk of hypoglycemia, while providing additional beneficial effects on beta-cell function, body weight, lipid profiles, hypertension and cardiovascular risk.3

Diabetes mellitus is a growing health problem traditionally characterized by peripheral insulin resistance (IR), increased hepatic gluconeogenesis, and impaired pancreatic beta-cell function. However, the pathophysiology of T2DM is complex, and disease progression is linked to factors beyond insulin dysregulation and reduced first-phase insulin response.
02 Aug 2023
Adverse birth outcomes tied to increase T2D risk high among certain postmenopausal women
Adverse birth outcomes tied to increase T2D risk high among certain postmenopausal women
26 Jul 2023

For postmenopausal women with a history of gestational diabetes, delivering high birth weight infants or hypertensive disorders of pregnancy poses a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the future, according to a study.

Adverse birth outcomes tied to increase T2D risk high among certain postmenopausal women
26 Jul 2023
Boys with T1DM now hit puberty early
Boys with T1DM now hit puberty early
24 Jul 2023

For a significant number of boys with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), puberty may start early than it used to, as reported in a study for Greece.

Boys with T1DM now hit puberty early
24 Jul 2023
Metabolic surgery bests medical/lifestyle management for people with diabetes in the long run
Metabolic surgery bests medical/lifestyle management for people with diabetes in the long run
21 Jul 2023 byJairia Dela Cruz

Individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may fare better with metabolic bariatric surgery, which confers more favourable long-term outcomes as compared with intensive medical and lifestyle management, based on the 7- and 12-year data from the ARMMS-T2D* trial.

Metabolic surgery bests medical/lifestyle management for people with diabetes in the long run
21 Jul 2023