Biologic for Type 2 Diabetes May Offer More Glycemic Control, Weight Loss Than Insulin
An experimental, injectable drug for type 2 diabetes may be superior to insulin for both glycemic and weight control.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
How Obesity Affects Body Composition, Frailty, and Pain in Older Patients
GAPNA discusses how advanced practice practitioners are well-positioned to encourage healthy lifestyles among older adults, to include activities that help attain/maintain lean muscle mass, regardless of BMI, to reduce chronic pain and frailty.
Short Periods of Intense Physical Activity Associated With Cardiorespiratory Fitness—Especially in Men With Type 2 Diabetes
Bouts of intense exercise can lead to cardiorespiratory fitness and decreased risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Moderate Weight Loss Before Bariatric Surgery Lowers Postsurgical Mortality Risk
Even moderate weight loss before bariatric surgery significantly reduces the risk for mortality in the 30 days after the operation.
Despite Weight Loss, Mental Health Issues Likely to Persist After Adolescent Bariatric Surgery
Although bariatric surgery can effectively treat obesity and related physical comorbidities in adolescents, mental health issues often persist in the years after the procedure.
Is Bariatric Surgery Still Effective 5 Years Later?
The aims of the study were to discover efficacy of bariatric surgery for remission of diseases related to obesity, estimate metabolic changes over 5 years, and compare the outcomes of restrictive and gastric bypass surgeries.
Time-Restricted Eating Could Supplement Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome
Though time-restricted eating (TRE) has been previously shown to contribute to fatigue and increased hunger in rare cases, most people participating in TRE saw their hunger decrease over time and experienced increased energy levels after continuing with the diet.
Is Bariatric Surgery in Older Male Patients Cost-Effective?
Study results published in JAMA Surgery explored the association between healthcare expenditures in veterans with obesity who had and had not undergone bariatric surgery.
Proportion of Cancers Due to Excess Body Weight Varies by State
A considerable proportion of cancer cases in men and women are attributable to excess body weight, with variation in the proportion among states
Weight Gain After Weight Loss and Its Associated Cardiovascular Risks
We have data suggesting that patients with established coronary disease who have wide fluctuations in weight have a significantly higher risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes.
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