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‘Obesity is the new hypertension’: The current landscape of pharmacological weight loss
After decades of research, pharmacologic treatment of obesity gained significant traction with the launch of GLP-1 receptor agonists, and several potentially more potent drugs are currently in the pipeline, a speaker reported.
Financial planning for physicians: Key milestones to meet at every career stage
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Teens who had bariatric surgery maintain weight loss, diabetes remission 10 years later
A decade after receiving gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy as adolescents, many people maintain their weight loss and achieve remission of obesity-related conditions, including diabetes, according to a study.
5 years after rejection, sotagliflozin for type 1 diabetes gets new FDA panel hearing
Five years after receiving a complete response letter from the agency, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals brought sotagliflozin back before an FDA advisory panel to seek an indication to treat patients with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Continuous glucose monitor sensors now approved to be worn during imaging procedures
Abbott announced that the FDA has removed the contraindication for its continuous glucose monitoring sensors to be used during imaging procedures.
Women with PCOS at risk for emotional, uncontrolled eating in midlife
Women with vs. without polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher risk for emotional and uncontrolled eating behaviors at midlife, with contrasts observed among different phenotypes, according to findings published in Fertility and Sterility.
Approaches to holistic obesity treatment and identifying healthful behaviors
BOSTON — Behavioral modification with diet and exercise demonstrated similar weight-loss benefits vs. other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches to obesity management, but patients must remain adherent, a speaker reported.
A clear liquid diet prior to GI endoscopy may be ‘more important’ than holding GLP-1RAs
PHILADELPHIA — Although glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use may increase the risk for retained gastric contents in those undergoing endoscopic procedures, a 24-hour clear liquid diet may be “protective” vs. holding the medication.
VIDEO: Low-fat vegan diet may improve insulin sensitivity by reducing ‘harmful substances’
A low-fat vegan diet improved insulin sensitivity in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to an analysis presented at the Lifestyle Medicine Conference.
VIDEO: Hybrid Complete Health Improvement Program feasible for patients with type 2 diabetes
ORLANDO — A pilot study found a hybrid online/in-person version of the Complete Health Improvement Program could be feasible for patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a poster presented at the Lifestyle Medicine Conference.
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