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Canagliflozin Delays Increase in Certain CV Biomarkers in T2DM

Canagliflozin may reduce CV, heart failure risk over two years versus placebo in older patients with T2DM
Amyloid polypeptide deposits in the pancreas may lead scientists to a better understanding of type 2 diabetes

Diabetes Symptoms Appear to Spread Via Prion-Like Mechanism

Injections in mice led to symptoms of the disease, researchers report
Pattern of alcohol consumption may play a role in risk of type 2 diabetes

Moderate Drinking May Be Protective Against Diabetes

Wine appears to provide the most protective benefit, researchers say
For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Fasting Plasma Glucose, HbA1c Linked to Alzheimer’s in T2DM

Independent associations for FPG coefficient of variation and HbA1c CV in patients with T2DM
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Visceral/Subcutaneous Fat Ratio Predicts CVD in T2DM

Ratio of visceral to subcutaneous fat significantly linked to incident, recurrent cardiovascular disease
The earlier a woman begins menopause

Earlier Menopause Independently Tied to Higher Risk of T2DM

With menopause before 40, risk is 3.7 times greater compared to late menopause, researchers find
For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Electronic Messaging Intervention Cuts Cardiovascular Risk in T2DM

Intervention effective for reducing cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes
For patients with type 2 diabetes

NT-proBNP Improves Heart Failure Prediction in T2DM

Meaningful improvement in five-year risk-predictive performance with addition of NT-proBNP
For asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes

Coronary CT Angiography Ups Prediction of MACE in T2DM

Addition of CCTA-detected obstructive coronary artery disease to risk factors ups prediction of MACE
Therapeutic inertia occurs in 19.1 percent of patients with type 2 diabetes with hemoglobin A1c ≥8 percent on two or more non-insulin antidiabetic drugs

Therapeutic Inertia in 19 Percent With T2DM, HbA1c ≥8 Percent

HbA1c values of 8.0 to 9.9, >10 percent, diabetes duration ≥20 years linked to tx intensification