Type 2 Diabetes

Youths with type 2 diabetes who had a lower mean HbA1c shortly after diagnosis have similar long-term beta-cell deterioration as those with a higher HbA1c, according to findings published in Diabetes Care.

Of adults with type 2 diabetes who used an incretin-based medication, the majority received an injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist in the first quarter of 2022, according to study findings.

In a new study, a diagnostic strategy utilizing tools readily available in primary care successfully identified new diagnoses of atrial fibrillation, CAD and HF among patients with type 2 diabetes or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Adults with type 2 diabetes using a fully closed-loop automated insulin delivery system have a higher time in range than those receiving conventional insulin therapy, according to findings published in Diabetic Medicine.

Semaglutide conferred greater reductions in HbA1c and body weight among adults with type 2 diabetes than other GLP-1 receptor agonists, according to findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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.

HOUSTON — SGLT2 inhibitors should be the first choice of therapy for adults with type 2 diabetes and heart failure, according to two speakers at the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists annual meeting.

Researchers reported finding lower testosterone levels among middle-aged men and women with excessive sleep as well as middle-aged women with inadequate sleep compared with those who slept 7 to 8 hours each night.

Healio spoke with David Klonoff, MD, about recent advancements in sensors in the field of diabetes technology.

HOUSTON — Toothbrushing two times per day may improve glycemic control for people with type 2 diabetes, but more studies on the link between oral health and type 2 diabetes are needed, according to presenters.