77th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2017

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77th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2017

09 June 2017 - 13 June 2017

ODYSSEY trials reveal positive effect of alirocumab on lipid profile in patients with T2D

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20170630140300

The PCSK9* inhibitor alirocumab reduced low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels and several other lipid parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and high cardiovascular risk, according to two studies presented at the 77^th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA 2017) held in San Diego, California, US.

Two-way text messaging may help glycaemic control in teens with T1D

Elaine Soliven, 20170630101003

More frequent text messaging responses to reminders to check blood glucose (BG) was associated with better glycaemic control in teens with type 1 diabetes (T1D), and may help the transition from paediatric to adult care which entails greater self-care routine, suggests a study presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 77^th Scientific Sessions held in San Diego, California, US.

Glucagon-blocking drug reduces need for insulin, improves blood glucose levels in T1D patients

Audrey Abella, 20170622083649

A single dose of the human glucagon receptor (GCGR) antibody, REMD-477, reduces the amount of insulin necessary and significantly improves glycaemic control in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a study presented at the ADA 2017 in San Diego, California, US.

Severe obesity linked to higher diabetes risk in children, adolescents

Elaine Soliven, 20170622063616

Severe obesity in children and adolescents may increase the risk of developing youth-onset diabetes, according to a study presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 77^th Scientific Sessions held in San Diego, California, US.

Comparable CV safety, reduced severe hypoglycaemia risk with insulin degludec vs insulin glargine

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20170621140200

Insulin degludec had comparable cardiovascular safety and reduced the risk of severe hypoglycaemia compared with insulin glargine U100 in patients with type 2 diabetes and high cardiovascular risk, according to results of the DEVOTE* study.

Podcast: Dr Steven Marso speaks about the cardiovascular safety of insulin degludec vs insulin glargine in patients with type 2 diabetes with high cardiovascular risk.

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Podcast: Dr Steven Marso speaks about the cardiovascular safety of insulin degludec vs insulin glargine in patients with type 2 diabetes with high cardiovascular risk.

Podcast: Professor Robert Henry talks about the effects of alirocumab vs usual care in patients with type 2 diabetes and mixed dyslipidemia.

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Podcast: Professor Robert Henry talks about the effects of alirocumab vs usual care in patients with type 2 diabetes and mixed dyslipidemia.

Podcast: Professor Bruce Neal summarizes the key findings of the Canagliflozin Cardiovascular Assessment Study.

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Podcast: Professor Bruce Neal summarizes the key findings of the Canagliflozin Cardiovascular Assessment Study.

Podcast: Dr Carla Greenbaum speaks about the potential clinical impact of identifying individuals at risk of type 1 diabetes.

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Podcast: Dr Carla Greenbaum speaks about the potential clinical impact of identifying individuals at risk of type 1 diabetes.

Fasting plasma glucose predicts dietary weight loss success

Fasting glucose as biomarker for weight loss success?

Pearl Toh, 20170621100001

Individuals with high fasting plasma glucose (FPG) lost more weight than those who had low FPG in response to a high-fibre, low glycaemic load diet, suggesting that FPG could be used as a biomarker to predict dietary weight loss success and to guide selection of the most effective diet, in particular for those with prediabetes and diabetes, according to studies presented at ADA 2017.

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Temporary MTX suspension improves immunogenicity of influenza vaccines in RA patients

18 Apr 2018

In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), temporary cessation of methotrexate (MTX) treatment for 2 weeks following influenza vaccination appears to improve the immunogenicity of the vaccine without increasing RA disease activity, according to a study.

Add-on ezetimibe provides enhanced cardioprotection in high-risk ACS patients

Jairia Dela Cruz, 03 May 2018

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients with diabetes mellitus, as well as high-risk nondiabetic patients, appear to obtain significant cardioprotection from the addition of ezetimibe to simvastatin, and this benefit is achieved without compromising safety, according to an exploratory analysis of data from IMPROVE-IT (Improved Reduction of Outcomes: Vytorin Efficacy International Trial).

Appetite suppressant lorcaserin may prevent incident diabetes in obese, overweight patients

Roshini Claire Anthony, 6 days ago

Overweight or obese patients taking lorcaserin as an appetite suppressant may have the added benefit of a reduced risk of incident diabetes, according to results of the CAMELLIA-TIMI 61* trial presented at EASD 2018.