Diabetes Complication
Guidelines updated for managing diabetes with high risk for hypoglycemia
The Endocrine Society released updated clinical practice guidelines that account for new technology and newer forms of insulin and glucagon in the management of diabetes-related hypoglycemia.
Aldosterone correlates with increased risk of CKD progression, ESKD
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.
Clear, evidence-based guidelines needed for NAFLD in type 2 diabetes
New findings published in Diabetic Medicine highlighted the urgent need for clear, evidence-based guidelines for managing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
‘Making up for lost time’: Managing diabetes disruptions, backlog after COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionately disruptive effect on diabetes care compared with other specialties, with delays in care translating to greater risk for cardiovascular and renal complications that will be difficult to reverse.
More diabetes treatment adds life years, reduces costs in low-, middle-income nations
Increasing treatment and control of diabetes for people living in low- or middle-income countries could reduce risks for complications and, in turn, save health care dollars, according to findings from a microsimulation.
Eye problems more common among children exposed to diabetes in utero
Mothers who develop diabetes before or during pregnancy are more likely to have children who develop refractive errors, according to findings published in Diabetologia.
Empathize, listen for diabetes distress when caring for people with complications
Diabetes care and education specialists should be understanding when people with diabetes develop complications, listen carefully to them and be alert for symptoms of diabetes distress, according to a speaker.
Regular antidepressant use may lower risk for advanced diabetes complications
Adults with diabetes and depression who take antidepressant medications as prescribed are less likely to develop serious diabetes complications or die compared with those not taking antidepressants regularly, data from Taiwan show.
10% of people with diabetes, COVID-19 die within 7 days of hospital admission
The first large study assessing outcomes among people with diabetes hospitalized for COVID-19 shows that 10% of patients died and 20.3% required intubation for mechanical ventilation within 7 days of admission.
Physicians must debunk potentially erroneous ideas about diabetes treatment plans for older adults
Contrary to management guidelines, older adults with type 2 diabetes may overemphasize additional health conditions and complications when participating in decisions to enhance or de-intensify therapy, according to findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine.