Diabetes
Prevalence of pregestational diabetes increased since 2000, increases pregnancy risks
From 2000 to 2019, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes quadrupled, increasing the overall prevalence of pregestational diabetes. The rise in pregestational diabetes increased the odds of adverse pregnancy outcomes, researchers reported.
Smoking, obesity among risk factors for diabetes in patients with chronic pancreatitis
In patients with chronic pancreatitis, disease characteristics and individual risk factors could help clinicians prevent the development of type 2 diabetes, according to a press release from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
EMPA-KIDNEY
Effect of empagliflozin (Jardiance, Boehringer Ingelheim/Eli Lilly) on kidney disease progression or CV death vs. placebo in adults with preexisting CKD.
Q&A: Consensus criteria, education could boost pancreas transplantation uptake in diabetes
The odds of undergoing a successful pancreas transplantation for people with diabetes have increased in recent years, but the number of adults undergoing the procedure is declining, according to a review article.
Primary care model linked to improvements in diabetes care
A new diabetes care model could increase the percentage of patients who meet a composite quality indicator without requiring incremental resources, according to a study published in Annals of Family Medicine.
Many hospital providers not familiar with policies, use of diabetes technology
Most health care providers working in hospitals said glycemic control is important to monitor in a hospital setting, but many do not know their institution’s policies regarding the use of diabetes technology, according to survey findings.
Worsening diet can predict earlier death in adults with CKD
Declining diet quality could be a predictor of earlier death among adults with chronic kidney disease, according to a research letter published in American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Smart cap approved for disposal insulin injector pens
The FDA granted 501(k) clearance to a smart cap sensor for disposable insulin pens, according to an industry press release.
Data suggest ‘crystal-clear class effect’ for SGLT2 inhibitor benefits in HF
An analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials of SGLT2 inhibitors showed the class reduced CV death, HF hospitalization and serious adverse events in people with HF, according to data published in The American Journal of Cardiology.
Glucose management indicator may be calculated with as little as 7 days of CGM data
Glucose management indicator — an estimate of HbA1c based on continuous glucose monitoring information — may be accurately calculated for adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes using as few as 7 days of CGM data, according to researchers.