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Achieving Target Cholesterol Levels With Type 2 Diabetes is a Challenge

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and many people with type 2 diabetes often don’t reach recommended cholesterol levels. Researchers measured the cholesterol levels in a group of people with the disease to find out why.

Natriuretic Peptides Linked to Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

By

Colby Stong

Researchers sought to discover whether high natriuretic peptides are associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes in people with and without cardiovascular disease.

Hormone Therapy Not Tied to T2DM, CV Risk in Postmenopausal Women

Menopausal hormone therapy is not associated with increased risks for cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes among middle-aged postmenopausal women.

Insights on Improving Care for Patients With NAFLD/NASH

By

Vincent Soreca

The American Gastroenterological Association offered strategies for clinical practice, future research, and policy agenda for the treatment of patients with NAFLD and NASH.

Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery and Remission of Type 2 Diabetes

By

Colby Stong

Type 2 diabetes often goes into remission following weight loss after bariatric surgery. Researchers investigated whether greater amounts of weight loss were associated with higher rates of disease remission.

Cardiac Events With Type 2 Diabetes, Kidney Disease Reduced With Finerenone

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Chronic kidney disease increases the risk of cardiovascular events associated with type 2 diabetes. A clinical trial sought to discover if finerenone would help patients with both of these conditions.

Heart Health May Help Prevent Diabetes, Regardless of Genetics

Favorable cardiovascular health is important for preventing type 2 diabetes among middle-aged individuals regardless of their genetic predisposition.

Intermittent Fasting Combined with Type 2 Diabetes or Metabolic Syndrome

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Intermittent fasting can be safe and effective for glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome, according to research results published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice.

Low Serum Sodium Associated With Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers studied the effect of serum sodium on diabetic peripheral neuropathy and the use of early screening for hyponatremia.

Insulin Resistance Linked to Risk for Stroke, Death in T2DM

For patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), insulin resistance is associated with the risk for stroke and death.

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