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February 24, 2021
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Top in endocrinology: Aerobic capacity in obesity, research in type 2 diabetes

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Supervised Nordic walking for 6 months improved aerobic capacity and muscle strength in adults with obesity, according to a recent study. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.

Another top story was an editorial from Debbie Thurmond, PhD, director of the Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute at City of Hope, about the need to broaden research in the field of type 2 diabetes beyond a focus on single cell types.

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Supervised Nordic walking improves aerobic capacity, muscle strength in obesity

Adults with overweight or obesity had improved aerobic capacity and muscle strength after 6 months of supervised Nordic walking and maintained the improvements during 6 months of unsupervised training, according to study data. Read more.

For answers to type 2 diabetes, look for multitaskers

Type 2 diabetes is a multi-tissue disease, affecting cells in the pancreas, liver, skeletal muscle and fat deposits. As a result, research in the field will benefit substantially if we broaden our view beyond a focus on single cell types. Read more.

One-fifth of COVID-19 patients with diabetes die within 28 days of hospitalization

New data from the CORONADO study show that 20% of people with diabetes hospitalized with COVID-19 die within 28 days of admission, whereas half are discharged in that same time span. Read more.

CGM users see more time in range during early weeks of COVID-19 pandemic

Most people with diabetes who used continuous glucose monitoring during the first 8 weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic improved their time in range, although the benefits varied by region and socioeconomic status, according to study data. Read more.

Cancer replaces vascular disease as leading cause of excess death in diabetes

A large epidemiological analysis shows cancer has replaced vascular disease as the leading cause of excess death among people with diabetes, suggesting improved lifestyle habits and cardiovascular disease prevention efforts may be working. Read more.