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.