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Weight loss surgery delivers lasting quality-of-life benefits for people with T2D, obesity
In the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity, metabolic/bariatric surgery appears to produce sustained weight loss over 12 years, translating to better physical function, general health, and vitality, as well as reduced pain, according to long-term data from the ARMMS-T2D Study.

Low-fat vegan diet a game-changer for T1D?
New research has shown that a low-fat vegan diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes can improve insulin sensitivity in adult patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), thus reducing their daily insulin requirements. The finding may fuel the momentum for dietary shifts in this population.

Kidney, heart benefits FLOW with semaglutide
Semaglutide reduces the risk of major kidney disease-related events and death from cardiovascular causes in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), as shown in the FLOW* study presented at ERA 2024.

Glaucoma in patients with diabetes ups risk of diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) are at greater risk of developing diabetic retinopathy (DR), reveals a study, noting the need for screening and comprehensive management in glaucomatous patients with diabetes to reduce the risk of DR.





