An implantable continuous glucose monitor appears to be a safe and effective alternative to a transcutaneous monitor in diabetes.

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Patients who lost weight with liraglutide after 16 weeks achieved clinically significant weight loss at 56 weeks.
High-molecular-weight adiponectin appears to be a reliable predictor of treatment response in children and teens with type 2 diabetes.
Smartphone apps show promise in helping patients with type 2 diabetes reduce their HbA1c.
Several factors influence the impact of cholecalciferol supplementation in pregnant women.
A progestogen-testosterone injection may be an effective contraceptive option for men.
The US Food and Drug Administration has added a new warning to all testosterone product labels regarding potential for abuse and serious adverse events.
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Women experienced weight loss as well as decreases in ovarian volume and markers of androgen excess.
Even the addition of a cash incentive did not result in significant health benefits for patients using activity trackers.
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In this study, patients with type 2 diabetes and major depressive disorder spent a significant amount of time experiencing depressive episodes.
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A majority of adults aged older than 40 would be considered at risk for prediabetes, which could have unintended negative consequences.
Over 3 decades, the BMI associated with the lowest risk for death has increased by approximately 3.
The increasing global prevalence of type 1 diabetes appears to be directly linked to advances in medical care.
Advanced glycation endproducts were linked to reduced bone material properties in women with type 2 diabetes.
People who see themselves as food addicts may be more likely to restrict caloric intake.
Daily consumption was linked to increased infant BMI z score and risk for overweight in early childhood.
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As a staple in some populations’ diets, vitamin D-fortified bread could increase circulating 25(OH)D to adequate levels.
Decreased caloric intake was linked to improvements in mood, sleep quality, and sexual drive.
Women with gestational diabetes who adhered to a healthy diet had a 20% lower chance of developing hypertension.
Twin study suggests genetic link between psoriasis and BMI.
Patients with diabetes not only had shorter life expectancy but also lived with disabilities longer than the general population.
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