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Diabetes, anti-diabetic drugs, and premenstrual syndrome

PMS and diabetes share many physical and psychological symptoms, but what is the relationship between the two, and could anti-diabetic drugs have a favorable impact on the symptoms of PMS?

At a glance: The STEP trials

Obesity Clinical Trial Summary

A round-up of the STEP phase 3 clinical trials evaluating semaglutide for weight loss in people with overweight or obesity.

Improving outcomes in peripheral artery disease

Free for a limited time Peripheral Arterial Disease Review

A range of effective medical and non-medical interventions are available for treating peripheral artery disease, so why are major adverse cardiovascular and limb outcomes still so prevalent?

SGLT2 inhibitors may reduce dialysis and CV risk in patients with stage 5 CKD

07-05-2024 Chronic Kidney Disease News

SGLT2 inhibitors may reduce the risk for dialysis, heart failure and myocardial infarction in patients with type 2 diabetes and stage 5 chronic kidney disease.

Managing exogenous insulin antibody syndrome

Open Access Type 1 Diabetes Case Study

EIAS can cause hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and ketoacidosis in people with diabetes. This case in an older adult with type 1 diabetes shows how EIAS can be managed in an outpatient setting.

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Obesity Clinical Trial Summary

At a glance: The STEP trials

A round-up of the STEP phase 3 clinical trials evaluating semaglutide for weight loss in people with overweight or obesity.

Developed by: Springer Medicine

Managing exogenous insulin antibody syndrome

Open Access Type 1 Diabetes Case Study

EIAS can cause hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and ketoacidosis in people with diabetes. This case in an older adult with type 1 diabetes shows how EIAS can be managed in an outpatient setting.

Insulinoma misidentified as schizophrenia

Insulinoma Case Study

Intermittently scanning CGM detected hypoglycemia in a woman previously diagnosed with schizophrenia and treated with antipsychotic medication. Insulinoma was diagnosed and resected, resolving her neuropsychiatric symptoms.

ICI-induced insulin-dependent diabetes without islet autoantibodies

Diabetes Case Study

Rapidly progressive insulin-dependent diabetes in the absence of islet autoantibodies developed 2 years after starting treatment with the immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab.

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

Current Reviews

Use of Tirzepatide in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Scientific Evidence and Practical Aspects

Open Access Tirzepatide Review

Tirzepatide is a novel antidiabetic medication a single-molecule, agonist to the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors. It is approved in the USA and EU for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus …

RSSDI endorses the IDF Position Statement on 1 h post load plasma glucose for diagnosis of intermediate hyperglycemia and type 2 diabetes

Prediabetes Review Article

The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) remains a gold standard for diagnosis of diabetes and prediabetes all over the world and also in India. The original OGTT was a five sample test which included fasting, 30, 60, 90, and 120 min. Later, the …

Beyond Obesity and Overweight: the Clinical Assessment and Treatment of Excess Body Fat In Children

Obesity Review

This article is a continuation of Part 1 where we discussed insulin resistance as the primary driver of medical obesity and the cardiometabolic sequelae. Insulin resistance has two essential components. The first is the insulin resistance itself …

Beyond Obesity and Overweight: The Clinical Assessment and Treatment of Excess Body Fat in Children

Obesity Review

Pediatric obesity rates and weight-related comorbidities continue to rise despite increasing awareness. Nationally, the obesity rates among 20–39-year-olds is approximately 40%, as reported by the CDC [ 1 ]; this is a 300% increase since the 1970s …

Episode 10: Disease-modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes

Reducing the burden of type 1 diabetes

Despite many recent advances in its management, type 1 diabetes remains a burden for those living with the condition.

Prof. Chantal Mathieu explains the progress being made with disease-modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes and how it has the potential to transform the current treatment landscape.

Prof. Chantal Mathieu
Insulins Clinical Trial Summary

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

Tweetorials | Vodcasts | Infographics (Link opens in a new window)

1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Stay up to date with the rapidly changing CGM landscape. Learn how to implement and integrate CGM into diabetes management to improve patient care and outcomes.

Supported by:
  • Abbott
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

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

eLearning | Infographics (Link opens in a new window)

An independent educational program featuring simulated patient consultations. Make knowledge-based decisions on diagnosis and management of CKD with and without co-morbidities, and learn from experts Kevin Fernando and David Wheeler.

Supported by:
  • AstraZeneca
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

Further Reading

Real-World Treatment Patterns Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Initiating Treatment with Oral Semaglutide

Open Access Semaglutide Original Research

Diabetes mellitus affects one in ten Americans, with 90‒95% of patients with diabetes diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) [ 1 ]. T2DM rarely occurs on its own and is typically associated with a host of comorbid conditions. Comorbidities …

The Effect of Various Degrees of Renal or Hepatic Impairment on the Pharmacokinetic Properties of Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec

Open Access Insulins Original Research Article

Impaired renal function is a common long-term complication of diabetes mellitus as up to 40% of individuals with diabetes develop chronic kidney disease [ 1 , 2 ]. It is well known that renal impairment can alter drug pharmacokinetics, potentially …

Reduced expression of central innate defense molecules in pancreatic biopsies from subjects with Type  1 diabetes

Open Access Type 1 Diabetes Original Article

Defensins are small molecules (2–5 kDa) that play an important role in the innate and adaptive defence system. They belong to a large family of antimicrobial peptides of ancient conservation. Humans express two subfamilies, Alpha- and …

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