Prediabetes

Older adults with an HbA1c in the prediabetes range were far more likely to revert to normoglycemia or die during 5-year follow-up than to progress to overt type 2 diabetes, according to a community-based study.

Adults who were aware of their prediabetes status were more likely than those who were unaware to report a perceived risk for diabetes, data show.

Diabetes and prediabetes were associated with increased risk for stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Higher-dose vitamin D supplementation may be a “promising approach” to reducing the risk for type 2 diabetes among adults with prediabetes, according to researchers. This was the top story in endocrinology last week.

Technology advancements during the past 5 to 10 years have provided clinicians and patients with better ways to treat and manage diabetes. However, even with clinically proven outcomes, adoption of new technology remains relatively low.

Compared with CDC data, a diabetes prevention program tailored to commercial drivers increased course completion by sevenfold and doubled physical activity and weight loss measures, according to two speakers.

Lifestyle or medical therapy in prediabetes to reduce later cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetes may seem wise, yet little evidence demonstrates such strategies make a difference, according to a speaker.

A recent article published in the European Journal of Endocrinology reviewed opportunities for innovations in diabetes management amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.

Taking a cinnamon supplement may help to manage blood glucose levels and slow progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

Researchers found that bempedoic acid significantly reduced LDL compared with placebo in patients with diabetes, prediabetes or normoglycemia and hypercholesterolemia.