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January 31, 2024
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Top in endocrinology: Benefits and odds of type 2 diabetes remission

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The risk for developing chronic kidney disease or cardiovascular disease is much lower among adults who achieve type 2 diabetes remission compared with those who do not, according to a post hoc analysis of the Look AHEAD trial.

“This is the first study we are aware of to look beyond the efforts and attainment of remission to consider longer-term implications,” Edward W. Gregg, PhD, head of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) School of Population Health, told Healio. “These findings are encouraging in terms of the magnitude of reduction in risk.”

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The risk for developing chronic kidney disease or cardiovascular disease is much lower among adults who achieve type 2 diabetes remission compared with those who do not. Image: Adobe Stock

It was the top story in endocrinology last week.

In another top story, adults who have type 2 diabetes are more likely to achieve diabetes remission if they lose any amount of weight within 1 year after being diagnosed. Achieving a greater amount of weight loss increases the odds of diabetes remission.

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