Prediabetes
Adding age to glomerular filtration rate calculation improves hyperfiltration detection
An equation for detecting hyperfiltration that incorporates age but not body surface area may improve early identification of diabetic nephropathy, according to findings from researchers in Japan.
The changing landscape of endocrinology: GLP-1s, new diabetes technology and more
The field of endocrinology saw many advancements in 2024 and more developments and innovations are anticipated in 2025.
Diabetes, prediabetes linked to shorter life expectancy in China
Diabetes and prediabetes were significantly associated with decreased life expectancy and increased risk for all-cause, cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality among Chinese adults, according to findings published in Diabetes Care.
Choriocapillaris flow deficits appear lower in individuals with prediabetes
INDIANAPOLIS — While it is known that choriocapillaris flow deficits can be a biomarker for diabetes, recent data presented at Academy 2024 indicated that prediabetic patients have lower flow deficit.
Daily oral semaglutide confers weight loss vs. placebo; similar vs. weekly injectables
SAN ANTONIO — Once-daily oral semaglutide conferred more weight loss vs. placebo plus lifestyle intervention and was similar vs. larger oral GLP-1 receptor agonist doses and weekly injectables for efficacy and safety, a speaker reported.
Corneal hysteresis may serve as biomarker for prediabetes
INDIANAPOLIS — A positive relationship exists between corneal hysteresis and HbA1c and increased blood glucose, suggesting its use as a noninvasive biomarker in patients with glucose dysregulation, according to a presenter at Academy 2024.
Swallowable capsule that expands in stomach shows weight-loss, cardiometabolic benefit
SAN ANTONIO — A swallowable hydrogel capsule that expands in the stomach demonstrated significant weight-loss, cardiovascular, glycemic and quality of life benefits for patients with overweight or obesity, a speaker reported.
Q&A: Time-restricted eating can have a 'meaningful impact' on metabolic syndrome
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.
Tirzepatide safe, effective for weight loss, preventing diabetes progression at 3 years
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.
Findings may help predict risk for immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced diabetes
Clinical and genetic risk factors can help identify individuals at risk for immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced diabetes, according to results of a cohort study.