Cardiometabolic Disorders News

Among patients with clinical hypertension, researchers observed greater risk for CV events among men with high and low HDL levels compared with men with medium HDL, defined as 40 mg/dL to 80 mg/dL.

Women with severely low breast milk production have higher BMI, blood pressure and plasma lipid levels compared with those with normal milk production, according to a study published in Breastfeeding Medicine.

Aldosterone is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease progression and the development of end-stage kidney disease, according to data published in the European Heart Journal.

An exercise program with both aerobic and resistance training is associated with metabolic adaptation in older women with overweight and obesity, according to study findings published in Obesity.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes participating in a program with tailored diet and exercise programs had improved insulin sensitivity measures by 3 months, with some participants achieving diabetes remission.

Adults who go to sleep later, snore and nap for more than 30 minutes during the day are more likely to develop metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease, according to study findings.

In patients with stable atherosclerotic CVD, those with prior HF were more than eight times more likely to be hospitalized for HF during follow-up, data show.

Researchers project a substantial increase in CV risk factors, including a 40% increase in diabetes and a 30% increase in hypertension, along with a parallel rise in CVD by 2060, likely stressing an already burdened health care system.

The Healio and Endocrine Today editors have compiled the most read news from the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions in June.

The metabolic syndrome rate among U.S. youths remained at slightly more than 4% over 20 years, but prevalence increased of large waist circumference and high glucose level, according to results published in JAMA Pediatrics.