Diabetes

Young people with obesity who underwent weight-loss surgery at age 19 or younger continued to see sustained weight loss 10 years later.

Obesity, defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation, has more than doubled among adults since 1990

A Japan-based team has made strides in improving non-invasive blood glucose monitoring technology, a timely development as diabetes rates rise globally.

Researchers at Cardiff University have developed an AI tool that could help detect signs of Type 1 diabetes in children before they experience dangerous complications.

A real-world study has found that SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists are more effective at reducing kidney complications in adults with Type 2 diabetes and moderate cardiovascular risk compared to DPP-4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas.

Gestational diabetes screening in low-income countries faces challenges due to the accessibility of oral glucose tolerance tests. A study suggests early-pregnancy HbA1c testing, could reduce OGTT reliance

Diabetes significantly raises the risk of non-ST segment myocardial infarction, with affected patients experiencing worse short- and long-term outcomes. Despite this, they often receive less invasive care.

A study shows that adolescents with prediabetes have a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes and adverse birth outcomes, highlighting the need for early intervention.