Diabetes

A 10-year intensive lifestyle intervention designed for weight loss in those with type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity was tied to significantly higher employment levels compared with diabetes education alone, according to researchers.

Adults with diabetes who smoke or exercise less than once per week are among those at higher risk for a lower limb amputation, but adults with obesity may have a lower risk for amputations, according to study data.

Amazon Pharmacy is launching new technology that will automatically apply manufacturer coupons for customers purchasing insulin and diabetes care products, according to a press release.

Healio spoke with David Klonoff, MD, about unmet needs in the field of diabetes technology.

Healio spoke with David Klonoff, MD, about disparities in access to diabetes technology.

Healio spoke with David Klonoff, MD, about how increasing use of telemedicine has impacted diabetes technology.

Healio spoke with David Klonoff, MD, about the latest innovations in diabetes medications.

In a post hoc analysis of SOLOIST-WHF, patients with type 2 diabetes hospitalized for worsening HF had lower rates of CV death and HF rehospitalization if they received sotagliflozin on or before discharge than if they did not.

In response to safety concerns surrounding sedation for patients prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, the AGA, AASLD, ACG, ASGE and NASPGHAN encourage gastroenterologists to follow “best practices” for endoscopy procedures.