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Diabetes-associated Diseases

Disordered sleep and painful diabetic neuropathy

Pain symptoms from PDN can disrupt sleep, and disordered sleep can exacerbate pain. Learn about promising treatments for disordered sleep in people with PDN and the efficacy of treatments in improving pain and/or sleep quality.

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Editor's Choice

Clinical use of polygenic scores in type 2 diabetes

Explore the clinical potential of type 2 diabetes-related PGSs for risk prediction and screening of type 2 diabetes and its comorbidities and risk stratification, with attention to their global applicability.

GLP-1 RA plus thiazolidinedione has CV benefits in type 2 diabetes

Combination therapy with a GLP-1 receptor agonist plus thiazolidinedione significantly reduces the risk for major adverse CV events and death versus nonuse in people with type 2 diabetes.

STRIDEs made for type 2 diabetes plus peripheral artery disease

Semaglutide increases walking capacity and improves symptoms and quality of life versus placebo in people with type 2 diabetes and peripheral artery disease.

Continuous ranibizumab delivery system beneficial in diabetic eye disease

Continuous ranibizumab treatment delivered via the Port Delivery System is comparable to monthly injections for improving vision in patients with diabetic eye disease.

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At a glance: The ONWARDS insulin icodec trials

A round-up of the ONWARDS phase 3 clinical trials evaluating the novel weekly insulin icodec in people with diabetes.

Developed by: Springer Medicine
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Using CGM to optimize type 2 diabetes management with non-intensive insulin treatment in primary care

With the growing importance of primary care in diabetes, this podcast discusses the evidence on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) use, the role of primary healthcare, and practical tips for interpreting the ambulatory glucose profile (AGP) report. 

Supported by:
  • Abbott Diabetes Care
Prof. Samuel Seidu
Developed by: Adis
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Case Studies

An unusual course of diabetes

A woman with a history of neonatal hyperglycemia and a relatively uneventful childhood without treatment, experienced significant hyperglycemia and retinopathy in adulthood, but what was the cause of her diabetes?

Necrotizing myopathy in a woman with type 1 diabetes

Identifying the cause of muscle necrosis can be a diagnostic challenge, as shown by this case of diabetic myonecrosis complicated by pyomyositis and abscess caused by Escherichia coli.

Overlooked effect of angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor

Caution is needed when assessing insulin secretion capability and nephropathy in patients with diabetes who are being treated with an angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor.

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on diet and diabetes

  • On-demand Webinar

An expert-led symposium exploring the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes through dietary interventions. Highlights include discussion of the recent EASD guidelines, therapeutic diets, food types and processing, plus psychological factors that influence patient success, and the drivers of healthy eating and diabetes control.

Prof. Mike Lean
Prof. Falko Sniehotta
Developed by: Springer Medicine
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Current Reviews

Managing diabetic cardiomyopathy without drugs

Treating cardiac dysfunction in diabetic cardiomyopathy remains challenging. Without useful drug therapies, are exercise and dietary strategies the best way to manage cardiac outcomes in DCM patients?

Applications of generative adversarial networks in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of ophthalmic diseases

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into ophthalmology has the potential to revolutionize ocular disease diagnosis, management, and treatment; to facilitate earlier, more effective interventions; and to enhance patient clinical …

Retinal oximetry: new insights into ocular and systemic diseases

Retinal oximetry, which refers to the measurement of the oxygen saturation of haemoglobin in retinal blood, has emerged as a promising tool for understanding ocular and systemic diseases over the past few decades. Advances in traditional …

Reevaluating the mortality impact of lower extremity amputations in diabetes-related foot disease

Diabetes-related foot disease-associated lower extremity amputation (LEA) is associated with substantial mortality. This raises a more relevant question: “Can reducing lower extremity amputations decrease mortality associated with diabetic foot …

CME & eLearning

Vodcasts | Case Scenarios (Link opens in a new window)

Expert guidance on the multidisciplinary approach to identifying and managing chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes, plus patient scenarios to assist your decision-making and put the latest clinical guidelines into context.

This program is not available to users in the UK and US.

Supported by:
  • Novo Nordisk A/S
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

Further Reading

Applications of generative adversarial networks in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of ophthalmic diseases

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into ophthalmology has the potential to revolutionize ocular disease diagnosis, management, and treatment; to facilitate earlier, more effective interventions; and to enhance patient clinical …

Retinal oximetry: new insights into ocular and systemic diseases

Retinal oximetry, which refers to the measurement of the oxygen saturation of haemoglobin in retinal blood, has emerged as a promising tool for understanding ocular and systemic diseases over the past few decades. Advances in traditional …

Results of a New Virtual Program for Patients Overdue for Diabetic Retinopathy Evaluation

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) remains one of the leading causes of preventable vision loss in adults, and despite the recognized importance of regular eye exams, nearly 40% of patients with diabetes in the United States remain non-adherent to …

Research progress on risk prediction models for the diabetic foot

In recent years, with improvements in living standards and a significant extension of life expectancy, the incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) has risen sharply, ranking eighth on the global burden of disease list [ 1 ]. It profoundly affects …