Kidney Week 2023: Top Ten Takeaways
More than 12,000 attendees flocked to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 2-5, 2023, to gain perspective on the latest advances in the management of glomerular disease. Kidney Week 2023 not only served as a platform for the latest news and updates in the field but also marked the final meeting of the year for practitioners in […]
Coffee, Green Tea, and Type 2 Diabetes Mortality Rates
Previous studies in the general population suggest that both green tea and coffee can contribute to health benefits, preventing chronic diseases, and even reducing mortality risks. However, limited evidence is currently available regarding the consumption of these beverages on patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. There is significant potential for reduced all-cause mortality associated with […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Hispanic/Latino Patients
September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month – a national observance celebrating the vast historic and cultural contributions of Hispanic/Latino Americans. During this time, healthcare organizations spotlight some of the medical conditions affecting this community and emphasize the urgency of problems resulting from pervasive racial health disparities. As part of a new campaign, […]
The Impact of Major Depressive Disorder on Cardiometabolic Disease Risk
Driven by a widespread change in lifestyle factors, such as dietary patterns and physical activity levels, as well as heightened stress levels, the global prevalence of cardiometabolic disease continues to rise. A burgeoning body of evidence suggests the potential impact of mental health factors, specifically the presence of major depressive disorder (MDD) on the development […]
Intermittent Fasting in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Currently experiencing a surge in popularity, intermittent fasting has become an increasingly adopted dietary regimen due to its many purported health benefits. The concept of intermittent fasting refers to a spectrum of nutritional behaviors that aim to intentionally disrupt energy consumption for extended periods of time, for example, for between 16 and 24 hours on a […]
Muscle Strength: Tied to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
While various studies have linked strength to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings indicates that even ‘moderate amounts of muscle strength’ were associated with a 32% reduced risk of developing T2DM.
The Influence of Gut Bacteria on Diabetes Drugs
Newly emerging research seeks to investigate the effect of gut microbiota on the efficacy of type 2 diabetes drugs, suggesting that the composition of gut bacteria may illuminate why certain diabetes medications work for some people—and not others. Estimates indicate that over 415 million people across the globe have type 2 diabetes, a statistic leading […]
Why Stress May Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Women
Traditional risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure, and a sedentary & nonactive lifestyle may not be the sole risk factors that can predict type 2 diabetes, as newly emerging research highlights the critical role that stress may play in the development of the condition: specifically in women. The study, which will be presented on […]
SGLT-2 inhibitors Associated with Decreased HF Hospitalizations in Type 2 Diabetes
The management of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and heart failure (HF) is challenging, and the optimal care for these patients is not very well defined. The coexistence of these two conditions increases morbidity and mortality. Patients with HF and T2D are at an increased risk for cardiovascular-related mortality and have higher rates of […]
Obesity Yields Spike in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
At the recent annual meeting of the American College of Physicians, it was declared that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the 21st century epidemic in liver disease—given the extraordinary growth in the disease’s prevalence, due to the related epidemics of both obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Statistics indicate that the global prevalence of […]
