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Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists appear beneficial for postprandial glucose management in type 2 diabetes

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Can Manage Postprandial Glucose

Effective for postprandial glucose management in patients with type 2 diabetes on basal insulin
For adolescents with type 2 diabetes

HbA1c Control on Metformin Predicts Durable Control in T2DM

HbA1c cut-off of 6.3 percent differentiated teens that remained in glycemic control, lost control
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Urinary Potassium Excretion Tied to Renal, Cardio Risk in T2DM

Higher urinary potassium excretion, not sodium excretion, tied to lower risk of primary end point
The risk of pancreatic cancer is increased in recent starters of incretins

Incretin Use May Up Pancreatic CA Risk, but Only in Short Term

With prolonged use, risk decreased to baseline levels
About 30 percent of adults with severe mental illness taking antipsychotic medications undergo diabetes-specific screening using validated screening measures

Few Adults With Severe Mental Illness Screened for Diabetes

About 30 percent receive diabetes-specific screening; no form of glucose screening for 31.1 percent
Three renal biomarkers

Three Renal Biomarkers Predict Outcome in Diabetes

AKI, albuminuria, eGFR considered separately or together can predict adverse outcomes in diabetes
Short sessions of high-intensity exercise may provide more health benefits for people with type 2 diabetes than longer bouts of less intense activity

AHA: Short, Intense Bouts of Exercise More Beneficial in T2DM

Research suggests brief but harder workouts may provide better blood glucose control
More home-cooked meals may equal lower risk of type 2 diabetes

AHA: Home Cooking Linked to Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers also found association with fewer sugar-sweetened beverages, lower weight
SLC16A11 A allele is modestly associated with type 2 diabetes in North American Indians

SLC16A11 Linked to Type 2 Diabetes in American Indians

Diabetes association stronger in leaner individuals; partly due to weight loss after diabetes onset
Women who experience a big increase in hours of sleep each night may face an increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Sleep Patterns May Affect a Woman’s Diabetes Risk

Researchers say adding two or more hours of sleep each night might be a warning sign