Measures of Central Adiposity Linked to All-Cause Mortality
Waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, waist-to-height ratio linked to increased all-cause mortality
Major Adverse CV Event Risk Reduced With SGLT2 Inhibitors
Risks for MACE, MI, cardiovascular death, heart failure, all-cause mortality lower versus DPP-4 inhibitors
Oral Steroids May Raise Risks for Diabetes, HTN, VTE in Children
But absolute risks for these complications still low among children receiving glucocorticoids
Metformin May Slow Cognitive Decline in Seniors With T2DM
Cognitive decline slower, dementia risk reduced in seniors with diabetes receiving metformin
Individuals With Diabetes Have Increased Risk for Falls
Risk for falls higher in adjusted analysis for individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Glucocorticoids Linked to Hospitalized Infection Risk in RA
Risk for hospitalized infections up for patients with RA receiving DMARDs with continued glucocorticoid use
Loneliness a Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Findings independent of known diabetes risk factors, depression, living alone, social isolation
Individuals With Autism at Risk for Other Health Conditions
Risk higher compared with the general population even after controlling for smoking, alcohol use, BMI
Pacemaker Need Higher in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Older age, longer diabetes duration, higher HbA1c tied to increased risk for pacemaker transplantation
Handgrip Strength May Help Predict Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Handgrip measures + conventional risk factors improve risk assessment, especially in women
