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New protocol could cut fasting period to detect insulinomas
“These data support a 48-hour fast. The literature supports that’s sufficient to detect 95% of insulinomas.”
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Sulfonylureas as street drugs: Hidden hypoglycemia cause
Sulfonylureas have no potential for abuse, but they physically resemble Valiums and are easier for illicit drug dealers to obtain because they’re...
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New AACE type 2 diabetes algorithm individualizes care
Splitting the glucose-lowering algorithms into “complications-centric” and “glucose-centric” graphics is new.
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New AACE statement tries to fight weight bias and stigma
“I really hope that this document will increase awareness of the vicious cycle of weight bias, stigma, and internalized weight bias for patients...
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Radiofrequency ablation successful in small thyroid cancers
"Some may prefer to have the cancer completely out, while others are okay with watching and are against any cuts in their neck. This comes as kind...
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Can an endoscopic procedure treat type 2 diabetes?
This process is thought to improve insulin sensitivity, in part, by altering gut hormones and nutritional sensing,
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Seasonal variation in thyroid hormone TSH may lead to overprescribing
Seasonal differences in thyroid stimulating hormone could in turn lead to overprescribing of thyroxine for hypothyroidism, says lab scientist.
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FDA okays latest artificial pancreas, the MiniMed 780G
The updated automated insulin delivery system features so-called meal detection technology and 7-day wear for the insulin pump.
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Medicare expands CGM coverage to more with type 2 diabetes
Coverage for continuous glucose monitoring devices is now extended to all beneficiaries who use insulin.
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Plant-based diets not always healthy; quality is key
“For health benefits the plant-based sources need to be whole grains, fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts, etc., rather than processed plant-...
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Osteoporosis drugs may extend life after fracture
The study’s findings suggest that bisphosphonates, in particular, have pleiotropic effects beyond the bone.
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Tooth loss and diabetes together hasten mental decline
The findings of a new study show “the importance of improving access to dental health care and integrating primary dental and medical care,”...
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Holy smoke: Air pollution link to bone damage confirmed
‘The scientific literature ... is clearly pointing toward a negative effect of chronic pollution exposure on bone health,’ says expert. New study...
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Artificial pancreas ‘superior’ in young kids with type 1 diabetes
“Successful use of the closed-loop system ... is an important finding that could affect the approach to initiating and monitoring the use of the...
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High caffeine levels may lower body fat, type 2 diabetes risks
Previous short-term studies have linked caffeine intake with reductions in weight and fat mass.