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Consumption of single omega-3 is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Meta-Analysis Links Omega-3 Fatty Acid Consumption to T2DM

Composition, ethnicity, trial duration, recruited age all influence effect of omega-3 on T2DM progression
After metformin failure

Sequential Empagliflozin, Linagliptin Diabetes Tx Effective

Glucose control most probably mediated by effects on alpha- and beta-cell function
Fenofibrate therapy may reduce cardiovascular disease in statin-treated patients with diabetes and dyslipidemia

Fenofibrate May Reduce CVD in Patients With DM, Dyslipidemia

No reduction in primary outcome for 4,644 ACCORD participants followed for median of 9.7 years
For patients with chronic kidney disease

Metformin Tied to Better Clinical Outcomes in CKD, CHF, CLD

Reduced all-cause death for chronic kidney disease, congestive heart failure, chronic liver disease
For the seventh year in a row

DASH Tops the 2017 Rankings for Best Diets

U.S. News & World Report ranks Mediterranean diet as second, up from fourth place
The American College of Physicians has updated recommendations on the oral pharmacologic treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. The clinical practice guideline update was published online Jan. 3 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

ACP Updates Recommendations for Oral Medications in T2DM

Recs serve as update to 2012 American College of Physicians guideline
The activity of certain genes are associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Sex Hormone-Sensitive Gene Complex Implicated in PMDD

Study adds to evidence of a biological cause of condition, researchers say

December 2016 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for December 2016. This roundup includes...
For patients with type 2 diabetes on insulin therapy

Lactobacillus Supplement Doesn’t Impact HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes

Patients receiving highest dose of L. reuteri have increases in insulin sensitivity index versus baseline
For older women

Low Vitamin D Linked to Incident Frailty in Older Women

Correlation is attenuated after accounting for cardiometabolic diseases