Top in endocrinology: Vitamin D and COVID-19, ADHD and autism risk in type 1 diabetes
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A new study reinforces previous reports that lower vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk for developing COVID-19, especially among Black adults. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.
Another top story was about an association between high HbA1c in children with type 1 diabetes and an increased risk for neurodevelopment disorders, including ADHD and autism spectrum disorders.
Read these and more top stories in endocrinology below:
Vitamin D level associated with COVID-19 risk for Black adults
Black adults with an adequate vitamin D level were still significantly more likely to test positive for COVID-19 compared with Black adults with a vitamin D level of at least 40 ng/mL, data from a single-center study show. Read more.
High HbA1c in type 1 diabetes linked to increased risk for neurodevelopment disorders
Children with type 1 diabetes have an increased risk for developing neurodevelopment disorders, with the risk greater for those with a high HbA1c, according to a study published in Diabetologia. Read more.
CV benefits of type 2 diabetes agents may extend to type 1, but more data needed
Type 2 diabetes agents with proven cardiovascular benefit may be useful for patients with type 1 diabetes to prevent atherosclerotic CVD, but more robust data are needed for the type 1 population. Read more.
Insulinemic and inflammatory diets increase type 2 diabetes risk for postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women consuming a high proinflammatory or hyperinsulinemic diet have an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to data from the Women’s Health Initiative published in Diabetes Care. Read more.
Zoledronic acid maintains BMD gains after teriparatide, denosumab combination therapy
Following short-term therapy with teriparatide plus denosumab with a single dose of zoledronic acid may prevent bone loss associated with denosumab cessation among postmenopausal women, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Read more.