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Visceral fat alters baPWV in T2DM, promotes left ventricular remodeling
In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the impact of visceral fat (VF) on left ventricular remodeling (LVRM) can be attributed to changes in brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), a new study reports.
Visceral fat alters baPWV in T2DM, promotes left ventricular remodeling
04 Sep 2022Liraglutide boosts lipid metabolism in T2DM, but comes with more side effects
Compared with dapagliflozin, the glucagon-like peptide 1 liraglutide induces better lipid metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a recent study has found. However, this drug also comes with more adverse events than its sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor comparator.
Liraglutide boosts lipid metabolism in T2DM, but comes with more side effects
02 Sep 2022Vitamin D3 supplementation safe, well tolerated in overweight/obese prediabetics
Taking vitamin D3 supplementation at 4,000 IU per day does not produce any safety concern and is well tolerated among overweight and obese participants who are at risk for diabetes, reports a study.
Vitamin D3 supplementation safe, well tolerated in overweight/obese prediabetics
02 Sep 2022Higher dietary glycaemic index, load up CVD mortality risk
A dietary pattern with increased glycaemic index (GI) and load (GL) appears to elevate the risk of death due to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), suggests a study involving Chinese adults.