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SGLT2i does not worsen lower-limb amputation risk
SGLT2i does not worsen lower-limb amputation risk
10 Oct 2022

Among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors {SGLT2i) does not appear to increase the risk of lower-limb amputation, a recent study has found.

SGLT2i does not worsen lower-limb amputation risk
10 Oct 2022
Does age at diagnosis affect diabetes outcomes?
Does age at diagnosis affect diabetes outcomes?
09 Oct 2022 byRoshini Claire Anthony

Individuals who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) at age 40 years have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality than same-aged individuals without T2D or individuals diagnosed with T2D in later life, according to a study from Korea presented at EASD 2022.

Does age at diagnosis affect diabetes outcomes?
09 Oct 2022
Plasma glutamate, amino acid profiles altered in type 1 diabetes
Plasma glutamate, amino acid profiles altered in type 1 diabetes
09 Oct 2022

Among patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), alterations in plasma glutamate levels and free amino acid profiles are distinct than that in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients and healthy controls, a recent study has found.

Plasma glutamate, amino acid profiles altered in type 1 diabetes
09 Oct 2022
Smartphone app fails to boost MVPA in diabetics
Smartphone app fails to boost MVPA in diabetics
06 Oct 2022 byTristan Manalac

Among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), use of the smartphone-based app InterWalk does not improve objective measures of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), according to a study.

Smartphone app fails to boost MVPA in diabetics
06 Oct 2022
Poor glycaemic control tied to death risk in T2D patients with CKD
Poor glycaemic control tied to death risk in T2D patients with CKD
04 Oct 2022

Poorly controlled glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels appear to aggravate the risk of mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), a recent study has found. Glycaemic control is not associated with progression to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).

Poor glycaemic control tied to death risk in T2D patients with CKD
04 Oct 2022