Diabetes

Patients with Type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery have demonstrated favourable long-term diabetes control, when compared those receiving medical management and lifestyle interventions.

Adults with Type 2 diabetes can reduce their risk of chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease by lowering their glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), and maintaining diabetes remission.

Lower risk of developing kidney stones has been associated with the use of SGLT2 inhibitors. These findings are critical, considering Type 2 diabetes is linked with a higher risk of developing kidney stones.

New research has indicated that early menarche could be linked to an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and for those who do, the risk of having a stroke before 65 years of age is also increased.

According to research, low-inflammatory diets could influence the progression from prediabetes to Type 2 diabetes. Read for more details.

A systematic recent review suggested that extending diabetic retinopathy screening intervals to 3–5 years may be safe under certain circumstances, potentially leading to reduced healthcare costs, and a lighter workload for medical professionals.

Findings from a cohort study have indicated that the risk for developing colorectal cancer is increased by up to 47% amongst patients with Type 2 diabetes. Read more.

The present study assessed the clinical histories of pre- and post-Type 2 Diabetes diagnoses with the aim of gaining insight into causes and trajectories for health-related conditions, such as cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders.