Diabetes

BOSTON — Among adults with COPD, the odds for exacerbations and hospitalizations were elevated in patients who did not use vs. did use the diabetes medication metformin, according to an abstract presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

Researchers found that women with type 2 diabetes who received at least two doses of GLP-1 receptor agonists had a 27% lower risk for developing new-onset uterine fibroids compared to those who use metformin or insulin.

According to published results, glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists may not be associated with increased complications for patients with diabetes who undergo total hip arthroplasty.

Time-restricted eating can improve the health of individuals with metabolic syndrome, who are on the precipice of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other health complications, according to an expert.

SAN ANTONIO — Access to GLP-1 medications is potentially impacted by care site, payer type and demographics, highlighting gaps in care that disproportionately affect certain patient subgroups, according to a presentation at ObesityWeek.

SAN ANTONIO — Petrelintide, a novel once-weekly amylin analog, was well-tolerated in a cohort of healthy people with overweight or obesity, while conferring up to 8.6% weight loss at 16 weeks, a speaker reported.

SAN ANTONIO — In patients with obesity, the novel triple receptor agonist retatrutide was associated with improvement in health-related quality of life vs. placebo, a speaker reported.

SAN ANTONIO — Tirzepatide demonstrated long-term weight-loss benefits and prevention of diabetes progression in patients with obesity and prediabetes, but only so long as they continued the weight-loss medication, a speaker reported.

SAN DIEGO — Semaglutide was associated with lower risk for major kidney complications for adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease without regard to baseline kidney function, data show.

SAN ANTONIO — Patient interviews showed weight loss via GLP-1 receptor agonists is a major emotional journey, many have anxiety surrounding cessation and weight regain due to lack of access, a speaker reported.