diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Jun 29, 2020
Evaluating the safety of dapagliflozin in patients with type 2 diabetes
This study looked at the side effects of dapagliflozin (Farxiga) for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that dapagliflozin was well tolerated and led to less kidney injury for patients with T2D.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology | Added Jun 27, 2020
Can an intensive lifestyle change reduce diabetes symptoms in patients with early type 2 diabetes?
This study examined if an intensive diet and exercise plan could reduce blood glucose levels and body weight of patients with early type 2 diabetes (T2D). The results showed that an intensive lifestyle change significantly reduced the number of patients with T2D and patients’ body weight.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Jun 25, 2020
How safe and effective is biological therapy ranibizumab for patients with diabetic macular edema?
This study examined the effectiveness and safety of biological therapy ranibizumab (Lucentis) for patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) that has never been treated. After one year, patients’ vision had improved significantly, particularly for patients who received 5 injections instead of 4.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology | Added Jun 23, 2020
Are a combination of insulin injections and continuous pump better for patients with type 1 diabetes who partake in exercise?
This study examined which controlled blood glucose levels better in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) partaking in exercise – insulin pumps or a combination of insulin pumps and long-acting injections. The authors found that the combination was more effective for these patients.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: Annals of the rheumatic diseases | Added Jun 21, 2020
Is a treat-to-target strategy effective in rheumatoid arthritis?
This study investigated if a treat-to-target (T2T) strategy achieves remission in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that following a T2T strategy leads to higher remission rates.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Jun 21, 2020
Can therapy-resistant high blood pressure increase the risk of other health complications for patients with type 1 diabetes?
This study compared patients with therapy-resistant high blood pressure (HBP) and type 1 diabetes (T1D) to those who treated HBP to examine if these patients had more health complications. The results showed that patients with resistant HBP had a greater chance of having worse T1D complications, heart disease, and stroke than those with treated HBP.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | Guidelines | 10 pages | source: Annals of the rheumatic diseases | Added Jun 19, 2020
An update on recommendations for the management of rheumatoid arthritis
This study investigated recent developments in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Nutrients | Added Jun 19, 2020
Can vitamin E antioxidant improve diabetic nerve damage?
This study looked at whether tocotrienol-rich vitamin E (Tocovid; TVE) can improve nerve function for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that patients with diabetes taking TVE had improved nerve function.
rheumatoid arthritis | Research | 10 pages | source: Phytotherapy research : PTR | Added Jun 17, 2020
Does garlic supplementation improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?
This study investigated if garlic supplementation improves rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms. They found that garlic supplementation improved RA inflammation and symptoms.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: International journal of clinical practice | Added Jun 17, 2020
Evaluating GLP-1 medications and heart health in patients with type 2 diabetes
This study looked at how medications similar to the GLP-1 hormone affect heart health for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that GLP-1-like medications did not significantly improve heart health, but reduced overall mortality.