Effects of Offering Breakfast in the Classroom on Child Obesity
Offering breakfast in the classroom increased the number of students participating in the subsidized school food program but also increased incidence and prevalence of obesity.
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β-Cell Function in Youth With Impaired Glucose Tolerance, T2D
Investigators examined whether β-cell function can be improved or preserved with antihyperglycemic agents in young patients.
Treatment With Alemtuzumab May Frequently Induce Thyroid Dysfunction
Investigators reviewed cases of patients with multiple sclerosis treated with alemtuzumab to determine the type and frequency of thyroid dysfunction.
Revised Pooled Cohort Equations for CVD Risk Improve Accuracy of Estimates
Investigators revised pooled cohort equations to improve clinical accuracy to predict risk for cardiovascular disease.
IDegLira: A Cost-Effective Alternative to Basal-Bolus Therapy in T2D
IDegLira is a cost-effective alternative to basal bolus insulin therapy with insulin glargine U100 plus insulin aspart.
Risk for Lactic Acidosis in Type 2 Diabetes Associated With Metformin Use
Metformin use in patients with chronic kidney disease and the risk for lactic acidosis was examined.
Greater Deficits in Cognitive Function Examined in Diabetes
Older individuals with type 1 diabetes show worse cognition than control at a level similar to deficits found in individuals with type 2 diabetes, and for individuals with type 1 diabetes, there is a relationship between cognition deficits and disease complications, according to a study published in Diabetes Care. Using 3 study cohorts that examine…
Screening for Comorbid Conditions Not Adequate in Acromegaly
Investigators examined the frequency of comorbidity screening and the frequency of comorbidities in patients with acromegaly.
Risk for Below Knee Amputations With Canagliflozin vs Other Antihyperglycemic Agents
Investigators analyzed real world data to examine the risk for below-knee amputations in patients with type 2 diabetes taking canagliflozin vs other medications.
Beta-Blockers Show Varied Effects on Hypoglycemic Mortality Risk in Diabetes
Investigators examined the relationship between the use of β-blockers and incidence of hypoglycemia and risk for mortality in hospitalized patients with diabetes.
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