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June 2017 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for June 2017. This roundup includes...
For patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease

Tryptophan May Be Marker for Diabetic Nephropathy

Lower level of tryptophan, especially below 44.20 µM related to rapid decline in eGFR
Empagliflozin is associated with improved beta cell function in subjects with impaired fasting glucose

Empagliflozin Ups β Cell Function in Impaired Fasting Glucose

Empagliflozin produces comparable glucosuria in subjects with impaired, normal fasting glucose
The prevalence of diabetes is 10.9 percent in China

Estimated Prevalence of Diabetes 10.9 Percent in China

Overall, 36.5 percent of those with diabetes were aware of their diabetes, 32.2 percent were treated
For patients undergoing coronary angiography

Risk of Cardiovascular Events Similar With, Without Diabetes

Patients with versus without diabetes, without CAD, were more often treated with statins and aspirin
A zone model predictive control-based artificial pancreas system improves glycemic control in a home-use environment

Good Results for Zone MPC-Based Artificial Pancreas

Improved glycemic control for AP system versus sensor-augmented pump therapy

American Diabetes Association, June 9-13

The American Diabetes Association's 77th Scientific Sessions The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association was held from June 9 to 13 in...
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors appear to increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with type 2 diabetes

SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Increased Risk of Ketoacidosis

Associated with approximately twice the risk of DKA compared to DPP4 inhibitors
Rates of severe hypoglycemia have equilibrated between the two Diabetes Control and Complications Trial/Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications treatment groups in association with duration of diabetes and HbA1c level

Severe Hypoglycemia Rates Have Equilibrated for DCCT Groups

Preceding episode of severe hypoglycemia deemed most powerful predictor of subsequent episodes
An experimental study supports a TANK-binding kinase 1-dependent role for Lin28a in the hypothalamic ventromedial nucleus in glucose homeostasis. The study was published online May 26 in Diabetes.

Hypothalamic Lin28a Shows Role in Glucose Homeostasis

Hypothalamic ventromedial Lin28a enhances glucose metabolism in diet-induced obesity in mice