Long-Term Breastfeeding Associated With Reduced Risk for Hypertension
Breastfeeding for >12 months was found to be associated with a reduced risk for hypertension and diabetes.
Diabetes
Risk for Skin Infections, Diabetes Increase With Statin Use
Using statins for as short a time as 3 months can put patients at risk for developing diabetes and skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs).
Too Few Medicare Beneficiaries With Diabetes Getting Eye Exams
Nationwide, about half of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries with diabetes had eye exams in 2017, according to research published in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Fiasp Approved for Use in Insulin Infusion Pumps
The FDA has expanded the indication for Fiasp (insulin aspart injection; Novo Nordisk) 100 Units/mL to include use in insulin infusion pumps to improve glycemic control in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
PSA Levels No Different With Exposure to Antidiabetes Meds
Men exposed to antidiabetic medications do not have different prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, and prostate cancer detection rates at biopsy do not differ regardless of trigger PSA levels.
Medicaid Expansion Has Positive Effect on Diabetes Management
Substantial improvements reported in states that expanded Medicaid with large diabetes populations
Review Investigates Effects of Intermittent Fasting
An intermittent fasting diet may be beneficial for reducing body mass index (BMI) and improving glycemic control, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
Addressing Hypertriglyceridemia and Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes
There is growing evidence that the addition of triglyceride-lowering medication and lifestyle changes may be valuable in diabetes management.
Fairly Modest Weight Loss Tied to Diabetes Remission
Authors say more should be done to support weight loss early in diabetes trajectory.
Food Insecurity May Increase Risk for Prediabetes in US Adolescents
Researchers explored the association between food insecurity and the risk for obesity and prediabetes in adolescents and young adults.
