Common Virus Tied to Diabetes, Heart Disease in Women Under 50
A type of herpes virus that infects about half of the U.S. population has been associated with risk factors for…
diabetes
Fewer diabetes patients are picking up their insulin prescriptions
Although insulin is a vital component of diabetes management, the pandemic has led many patients to forgo the prescriptions they need.
Hysterectomy May Increase Women’s Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Women who had had a hysterectomy—especially before the age of 50—had an increased incidence of type 2 diabetes in a…
Intermittent Fasting Could Reduce Diabetes, Heart Disease Risk
Intermittent fasting could help manage and prevent chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
Metformin Reduces Mortality Risk From Covid, Study Finds
Mortality from Covid-19 decreased threefold among diabetes patients who had been taking metformin, a study found.
New Diabetes Guidelines Impact Screening, Pregnancy
In its new 2022 guidelines, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) now recommends that asymptomatic adults be screened for prediabetes and…
Women with T2 Diabetes at Greater Risk for VTE Than Men with Diabetes
VTE Risk Especially High During Perimenopause