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?
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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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.
Familial chylomicronemia syndrome is a monogenic form of severe hypertriglyceridemia that increases the risk of pancreatitis. In this case, two brothers had familial chylomicronemia syndrome caused by rare GPIHBP1 deletions.
Selenium and zinc deficiency led to thyroid dysfunction in a patient who received total parenteral nutrition without trace element supplementation for one and a half months after intestinal resection.
The obesity rates have substantially increased in the last two decades. Losing weight is difficult, and sustaining weight is even more of a challenge. An effective way to reduce obesity might be through primary prevention [ 1 ]. This brief review …
Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of death worldwide and a major cause of disability [ 1 ]. Extensive evidence from epidemiological, genetic, and randomized interventional clinical studies has consistently established a correlation …
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 …
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 …
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.
With adolescent obesity at an all-time high, greater understanding of the individual cost and societal burden is crucial. Discover the unique challenges faced by adolescents with obesity, and learn effective strategies to help young people to overcome this disease.
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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.
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.
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The worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, in 2016, about 13% of the world’s adult population were obese [ 1 ]. Obesity is related to multiple comorbidities, including diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, hypertension …
The prevalece of obesity has rearched alarming proportions. The World Obesity Federation reports that 104 million children (5–9 years of age) and 151 million adolescents (10–19 years of age) will be living with obesity by 2030 [ 1 , 2 ]. Danish …
Dyslipidemia is a common metabolic complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Prior to dialysis or transplantation, CKD is typically associated with increased levels of triglycerides (TGs) and a decrease in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol …
Macromastia is oftentimes a physically challenging and psychologically distressing condition for many adolescent patients [ 1 ]. Back, shoulder and neck pain, and general discomfort are common physical problems, while psychological issues include …
