ADA: Efpeglenatide Lowers Risk for Adverse CV Events in T2DM
Findings among patients with type 2 diabetes and history of cardiovascular disease or current kidney disease
33 Million Persons of All Ages Uninsured in 2019
3.7 million (5.1 percent) children and 28.8 million (14.5 percent) working age adults were uninsured in 2019
Walmart to Offer Low-Priced Insulin
Insulin prices have skyrocketed in recent years, making it unaffordable for some Americans with diabetes
Add-On PPI Therapy May Improve Glycemic Control in Diabetes
However, treatment with proton pump inhibitors is not associated with risk for incident diabetes in the general population
Bedside, Outside-the-Room Case Presentation Compared
Bedside case presentation more efficient for patient knowledge, but greater confusion about medical jargon, uncertainty due to team discussions
2018 to 2020 Saw Large Decrease in Life Expectancy in United States
Decrease in life expectancy larger than that seen in other high-income countries; pronounced decreases seen for Hispanic, non-Hispanic Black populations
Claims Data Indicate Overuse of Levothyroxine in the U.S.
Among patients with available thyroid function test results, levothyroxine often initiated to treat subclinical hypothyroidism (61 percent)
Sotagliflozin Ups Days Alive, Out of Hospital in T2DM, Heart Failure
Increase in rate of days alive and out of hospital mainly due to drop in rate of days dead for patients with T2DM, worsening heart failure
BMI in Adolescence Linked to Poor Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Adolescent BMI z-score independently linked to poor general health, diabetes, premature myocardial infarction after 24-year follow-up
Four in 10 Diabetes Patients Have Kidney Disease
More than one-quarter are classified as rapid decliners, which was more common with type 2 diabetes
