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Diabetes in youth is set to skyrocket in coming decades

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with type 2 diabetes could surge by about 700% over the next four decades, with a greater burden falling on minority groups, a new model predicts. The number of young people in the U.S. Even if the rate of new diagnoses stays constant, there would still be a 70% increase in type 2 cases by 2060. Read the rest…

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STAT+: FDA clears first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor

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    The Stelo product is explicitly designed for people with type 2 diabetes who are not reliant on insulin, or people without diabetes who are curious about how diet and exercise impact their blood sugar levels. The first continuous glucose monitor was approved by the FDA in 2017.

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STAT+: Lilly reaches $2.4 million settlement with EEOC over age discrimination lawsuit

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The agreement was disclosed in a consent decree in which Lilly is prevented from rejecting applicants for primary care sales positions in its diabetes and obesity business units based on age. The arrangement will last for 30 months, according to the consent decree filed in a U.S. court in Indianapolis.

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MyMAAT

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Introduction Prior to 2017, the 8-item Modified Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMMAS-8) was widely used in Malaysia to assess patient adherence to a drug regimen. Survey creator's demands for money rile some health researchers, 2017 How should medical researchers respond to false copyright infringement claims?

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Chinese drugmakers develop copycat weight loss drugs; SEC eyes supplier of research monkeys

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The Chinese companies hope to compete with the Danish pharma group Novo Nordisk’s pioneering drugs in China, which has the world’s largest overweight and diabetic population. If successful, they could also potentially offer a cheaper alternative in the West. And the SEC wants to know whether Inotiv complied with the U.S.

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SAEM Clinical Images Series: A Dangerous Cause of Abdominal Pain

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The most common pathogen is Klebsiella pneumoniae, and diabetes mellitus is the most common risk factor. Consider it especially in the patient with abdominal pain with diabetes mellitus. 2017 Mar;78(3 Suppl 2):S28-S31. Additional Images Physical Exam Vitals : BP 172/71; HR 127; T 35.9°C; mmol/L; Glucose 538 mg/dL CRP : 42.6

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SGLT-2 Inhibitors

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Introduction The treatment approach for type 2 diabetes mellitus has undergo a shift from the traditional glucose-centric approach to the new cardiorenal-metabolic approach. This change emphasizes a comprehensive approach for reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications.