This week's Diabetes & Endocrinology digest · 2026-W24
This Week in Diabetes & Endocrinology: Liver Risks, Limb Events, Kidney Decline
Air pollution exposure is associated with higher odds of general and abdominal obesity in adults
Air pollution is linked to higher risk of obesity
This meta-analysis of approximately 800,000 adults found that exposure to O and NO is associated with higher odds of general obesity in both…
New data suggests that breathing in common air pollutants like ozone and nitrogen oxide is linked to higher rates of obesity in both men and…
Host non-coding RNAs orchestrate antiviral defense and are targeted by viral counter-defense strategies
Host molecules may help the body fight off common viruses
This systematic review examines how host non-coding RNAs, including miRNAs, lncRNAs, circRNAs, and vtRNAs, modulate antiviral responses agai…
Your body uses special molecules called non-coding RNAs to fight off viruses like flu, Zika, and COVID-19 by blocking their growth.
Primary aldosteronism is associated with lower serum potassium and higher urinary albumin excretion
Primary aldosteronism shows distinct chemical markers compared to high blood pressure
This meta-analysis of 74 observational studies involving 26,143 participants identifies distinct biochemical and renal-metabolic profiles in…
Patients with primary aldosteronism show unique chemical markers and higher kidney protein levels than those with standard high blood pressu…
Fragmented patient-reported outcome measures currently characterize the clinical landscape of type 3c diabetes
Mapping how patients experience life with type 3c diabetes
This scoping review of 40 reports maps standardized patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in adults with type 3c diabetes. Findings indi…
Living with type 3c diabetes after a total pancreatectomy often impacts physical function and general health, but more consistent tracking i…
Risk models for sepsis-associated acute kidney injury demonstrate a pooled C-statistic of 0.817
Risk models show promise in predicting sepsis and kidney injury
This meta-analysis of 46,490 patients evaluated the predictive performance of risk models for sepsis-associated acute kidney injury. The ana…
New data shows that risk models can accurately predict kidney damage in patients with sepsis, helping doctors identify high-risk patients so…
Antidiabetic drugs and gut microbiota interact to influence treatment efficacy and tolerability in metabolic syndrome
Gut bacteria may influence how well diabetes drugs work
This narrative review explores how gut microbiota dysbiosis contributes to metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. It synthesizes evidence t…
Your gut bacteria might be the secret reason why some people respond better to diabetes medications than others.
Butyrate and fecal acetate levels are significantly lower in patients with type 2 diabetes
Short Chain Fatty Acids Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Levels
This meta-analysis of 7,371 participants analyzed short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) levels in individuals with normal glucose tolerance, prediab…
Lower levels of specific fatty acids in the gut are linked to type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in a large review of over 7,000 people.
Older age, longer diabetes duration, and higher HbA1c levels associate with sarcopenia in type 2 diabetes
Several Factors Linked to Muscle Loss in Type 2 Diabetes
This meta-analysis of 4,727 patients identifies several clinical factors associated with sarcopenia in older patients with type 2 diabetes. …
Older patients with type 2 diabetes may face higher risks of muscle loss linked to age, longer disease duration, and higher blood sugar leve…
Short-bout accumulated physical activity reduces mean glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes
Short bursts of activity may lower blood sugar in diabetes
This meta-analysis of 175 participants indicates that short-bout accumulated physical activity and sedentary-break interventions reduce mean…
Short bursts of physical activity and frequent breaks from sitting may help lower average blood sugar levels for adults with type 2 diabetes…
Ecnoglutide improves glycemic control and reduces body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes
Ecnoglutide Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes Management
This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of ecnoglutide in adults with type 2 diabetes compared to placebo and dulaglutide. The findings in…
Ecnoglutide may help manage blood sugar and reduce body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes, though more large-scale studies are needed.
Higher Triglyceride-glucose index increases MACE risk in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
Higher Triglyceride-Glucose Index Linked to Risks After Heart Surgery
This meta-analysis of 5,978 patients found that a higher Triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) is associated with a 62.4% higher hazard of MACE p…
A higher triglyceride-glucose index is linked to a higher risk of major heart events and death in patients following heart bypass surgery.
Subclinical hypothyroidism does not significantly alter FSH, LH, estradiol, or total testosterone in PCOS
Thyroid Link To PCOS Hormones Looks Weak, Review Finds
This meta-analysis of 3,114 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) found no significant differences in FSH, LH, estradiol, or total tes…
A review of 3,114 women with PCOS found no clear hormone differences tied to mild thyroid problems, except one weak signal.
All Diabetes & Endocrinology Articles
- Host non-coding RNAs orchestrate antiviral defense and are targeted by viral counter-defense strategies
- Primary aldosteronism is associated with lower serum potassium and higher urinary albumin excretion
- Air pollution exposure is associated with higher odds of general and abdominal obesity in adults
- Risk models for sepsis-associated acute kidney injury demonstrate a pooled C-statistic of 0.817
- Fragmented patient-reported outcome measures currently characterize the clinical landscape of type 3c diabetes
- Antidiabetic drugs and gut microbiota interact to influence treatment efficacy and tolerability in metabolic syndrome
- Butyrate and fecal acetate levels are significantly lower in patients with type 2 diabetes
- Higher Triglyceride-glucose index increases MACE risk in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
- Subclinical hypothyroidism does not significantly alter FSH, LH, estradiol, or total testosterone in PCOS
- Short-bout accumulated physical activity reduces mean glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes
- Older age, longer diabetes duration, and higher HbA1c levels associate with sarcopenia in type 2 diabetes
- Ecnoglutide improves glycemic control and reduces body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes
- DEKODE platform protocol aims to improve clinical and process outcomes in diabetic ketoacidosis
- Chinese herbal medicines may protect ovarian function through multi-pathway regulation of cellular stress and senescence
- Genetic Association of CDKAL1 rs7754840 Polymorphism with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Risk
- Diabetes-specific nutritional formulas reduce mean blood glucose by 0.54 mmol/L in patients with hyperglycemia
- The Faster-Fewer-and-Finished approach aims to maximize time-to-first-live birth for women of advanced reproductive age
- A 50 nmol/L cortisol threshold may be too low for identifying hypercortisolism in adrenal incidentalomas
- Recombinant influenza vaccine yields higher A(H1N1) and A(H3N2) titers in adults with severe obesity
- Multicomponent interventions are most effective for managing childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity
- Elevated Visceral Adiposity Index is associated with increased risk of diabetic kidney disease
- CEUS combined with AI or elastography improves diagnostic performance for malignant thyroid nodules
- T1D MAPS polygenic score improves discrimination in non-EUR populations compared to T1D GRS2
- OSA Tied to Poorer Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes
- Immune dysregulation serves as a plausible mechanistic link between pre-pregnancy obesity and gestational diabetes
- Surgical excision of submandibular masses successfully normalized PTH levels in patients with recurrent secondary hyperparathyroidism
- Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus show higher DMFT index for permanent teeth
- Hyperuricaemia may impact skeletal health in children and adolescents through indirect evidence and experimental models
- CareAide mHealth application improves medication adherence and quality of life in type 2 diabetes
- Press needle and plum-blossom needle combination significantly lowers pro-inflammatory cytokines in diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Exercise interventions improve metabolic flux and fatty acid oxidation in Type 2 Diabetes
- Clopidogrel monotherapy reduces bleeding risk to 2.1% versus 3.2% in patients with acute coronary syndromes
- Syndrome-informed Traditional Chinese Medicine improves sleep quality and reduces blood pressure in patients with comorbid hypertension and insomnia
- Functional creams and urea-containing formulations significantly reduce xerosis severity in patients with diabetes
- Evaluating Glycemic Control and Weight Reduction of SGLT2 Inhibitors Versus DPP-4 Inhibitors
- Higher Triglyceride-glucose index is associated with increased risk of diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Moxibustion Combination Therapies Improve Nerve Conduction and Clinical Scores in Diabetic Neuropathy
- FGFR3 N540S variant exhibits phenotypic heterogeneity between proportionate short stature and hypochondroplasia
- rs741301 polymorphism is associated with reduced susceptibility to diabetic nephropathy in meta-analysis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a risk factor for papillary thyroid cancer with associated improved outcomes
- Financial incentives and web coaching significantly reduce HbA1c in young adults with Type 1 Diabetes
- Vitamin D deficiency associated with higher maternal and cord blood lipid and ketone levels
- Early time-restricted eating and bright light therapy protocol for insulin-independent type 2 diabetes
- Tirzepatide reduces MACE in adults with Type 2 Diabetes and obesity (OR 0.87)
- Weight management interventions significantly reduce BMI and waist circumference in young adults in LMICs
- Diabetes self-care adherence prevalence is 47% among patients with diabetes mellitus in Pakistan
- Dual immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy significantly increases risk of developing Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
- Low fat-free mass metrics are associated with increased risk of weight-related metabolic complications
- Automated insulin delivery systems improve time in range and reduce distress in older adults with type 1 diabetes
- Zinc supplementation raises plasma zinc and lowers insulin resistance in diabetes
- Continuous glucose monitoring improves glycemic control and reduces complications in gestational diabetes mellitus
- Speckle-tracking-derived 2D LV GLS is significantly impaired in youths with Type 1 Diabetes
- Global meta-analysis establishes pooled incidence and prevalence rates for diabetic foot complications
- Rapid weight regain occurs after discontinuation of semaglutide or tirzepatide
- FDA Approves Zepbound (tirzepatide) for Weight Reduction and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- School-based diet and activity interventions show modest adiposity gains in African youth
- Tocilizumab serves as first-line therapy for CRS in CAR-T and VST cellular immunotherapies
- Hyperuricemia prevalence reaches 44.50% in adolescents with obesity and correlates with metabolic dysfunction
- AI chatbots provide clinically harmful or contradictory antidiabetic advice in 11% of responses during Ramadan
- Tirzepatide reduces HbA1c and fat mass in patients with Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome
- Antenatal corticosteroids provide substantial neonatal benefits for threatened preterm birth despite uncertain long-term effects
- Surgical resolution of insulinoma may not fully reverse chronic hypoglycemia-induced peripheral neuropathy
- Allo-HSCT after CAR-T yields sustained remission in DLBCL patient with secondary MDS
- Magnesium oxide results in modest, non-significant HbA1c reduction in Type 2 Diabetes
- Combined aerobic-resistance training provides superior metabolic benefits for obese patients with type 2 diabetes
- Phytochemicals modulate miRNA-mediated regulatory networks to influence metabolic reprogramming and cancer-associated signaling
- Tirzepatide shows a mean difference of 4.23% weight loss over semaglutide at 6 months
- Sociodemographic, laboratory, and ultrasonographic factors are associated with malignancy risk in thyroid nodules
- Older patients with Type 1 Diabetes are more likely to be permitted to fast during Ramadan
- Higher dietary spermidine intake associates with improved hepatic function in older adults with metabolic syndrome
- Senolytics like dasatinib and quercetin show promise for improving skeletal parameters in osteoporosis models
- Euonymus alatus may improve glucose metabolism and reduce urinary protein in diabetic nephropathy
- Sarcopenia doubles mortality and amputation risk in diabetic foot patients
- DOACs reduce thrombosis recurrence and major bleeding compared to warfarin in morbidly obese VTE patients
- Graves' disease is associated with lower bone mineral density and higher serum calcium levels
- Survodutide reduces mean body weight by 12.2% or 13.0% in adults with obesity
- Hypoglycemic phytochemicals improve male reproductive dysfunction and reduce oxidative stress in preclinical diabetes models
- Inflammaging and immunosenescence emerge as key mechanistic axes in osteoarthritis pathogenesis
- Therapeutic LH window of 1 to 10 IU/L supports optimal follicular development in IVF patients
- CircRNAs demonstrate high diagnostic accuracy for osteoporosis with an AUC of 0.91
- Over 90% of clinicians prefer antithyroid drugs despite high relapse rates in Graves' disease
- Higher dietary inflammatory index scores are associated with patients diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome
- FDA Approves Kazano (alogliptin and metformin HCl) for Type 2 Diabetes
- Medically tailored groceries reduce HbA1c by 0.40 points in Medicaid-insured adults with type 2 diabetes
- TyG-derived indices like TyG-WC and CTI show stronger cardiovascular risk associations than the TyG index
- Intrauterine PRP or PRGF infusion increases endometrial thickness but clinical pregnancy results remain fragile
- Breakfast Macronutrient Adjustments Improve Glycemic Control in Diabetes
- GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce apnea-hypopnea index by 15.28 events per hour in obstructive sleep apnea
- Meta-analysis Evaluating Cardiovascular Mortality Risk in Patients with Overt and Subclinical Hypothyroidism
- Tirzepatide reduces hypertension risk but increases hypotension risk compared to semaglutide in T2DM and obesity
- Evaluation of Once Weekly Subcutaneous Zenagamtide for Management of Type 2 Diabetes
- Obesity increases colorectal cancer risk while normal weight is associated with lower risk
- FDA Approves Synjardy XR (empagliflozin/metformin HCl ER) for Type 2 Diabetes
- FDA Approves Jentadueto XR (linagliptin/metformin) for Type 2 Diabetes
- FDA Approves Segluromet (ertugliflozin/metformin) for Type 2 Diabetes
- FDA Approves Xigduo XR (dapagliflozin/metformin) for Type 2 Diabetes and Related Indications
- FDA Approves Janumet XR (sitagliptin/metformin) for Type 2 Diabetes
- Poor glycemic control in Type 2 Diabetes is associated with lower FEV1 and FVC volumes
- FDA Approves Invokamet (canagliflozin/metformin) for Type 2 Diabetes
- FDA Approves Invokamet XR (canagliflozin/metformin) for Type 2 Diabetes
- FDA Approves Zituvimet XR (sitagliptin/metformin HCl ER) for Type 2 Diabetes
- FDA Approves Trijardy XR (empagliflozin, linagliptin, metformin HCl) for Type 2 Diabetes
- FDA Approves Janumet (sitagliptin/metformin) for Type 2 Diabetes
- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists associated with reduced Parkinson's disease risk in type 2 diabetes
- SGLT2 inhibitors raise hematocrit by 2.29% and hemoglobin by 0.51 g/dL in type 2 diabetes
- Ramped position provides comparable first-pass success to sniffing position for intubating obese patients
- Tirzepatide reduces inflammatory markers and improves metabolic biomarkers in patients with obesity
- Curcumin raises femoral bone density in animal osteoporosis models, meta-analysis finds
- BCAA metabolism modulation may improve insulin sensitivity and alleviate metabolic inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes
- Malnutrition affects 29% of elderly diabetes patients; high risk in 42%
- 4-year lifestyle intervention cuts type 2 diabetes risk by 46% in post-GDM women
- Obese parturients require 1.597 times higher norepinephrine dose to prevent hypotension during cesarean delivery
- Multidisciplinary management strategies improve outcomes for pregnant women with pulmonary arterial hypertension
- Ultrasound-guided thermal ablation achieves 67.0% euthyroidism rate at 12 months in patients with Graves' disease
- FSP1 acts as an endogenous inhibitor of endothelial ferroptosis and vascular leakage in sepsis
- Hashimoto thyroiditis is more prevalent in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (OR 2.69)
- Acupuncture may reduce frequency of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy when combined with medication
- Community health worker-led interventions reduce systolic blood pressure by 5.5 mm Hg
- TCM formulas and monomeric compounds restore macrophage polarization balance in Sjögren's syndrome
- Polypharmacy and insulin therapy significantly increase hypoglycemia odds in adults with type 2 diabetes
- COPD patients have higher odds of diabetes mellitus with an adjusted OR of 1.39
- SGLT2 inhibitors significantly reduce dementia risk in patients with type 2 diabetes
- Genetic liability to autoimmune hypothyroidism does not correlate with endometriosis risk or thyroid autoimmunity
- FDA Approves Yorvipath (palopegteriparatide) for Hypoparathyroidism in Adults
- Metabolic bariatric surgery linked to lower breast cancer risk in women with obesity
- SASI bypass results in mean total weight loss of 35.9 kg after 12 months
- Rivaroxaban matches controls for DVT prevention after bariatric surgery, but bleeding risk rises
- Finerenone reduces UACR by 25% in adults with type 1 diabetes and CKD
- Intraoperative dexamethasone increases maximum perioperative blood glucose by 1.86 mM in patients with diabetes
- Group visits lead to greater weight loss than individual visits for patients with high self-esteem
- 16-week behavioral intervention reduces caloric intake by 461 ± 931 kcal/day and UPF proportion
- Undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes prevalence of 6.67% among adults in South Asia
- Diabetes mellitus prevalence is 6.4% among people living with HIV in East Africa
- Postpartum dietary interventions improve BMI, waist circumference, weight, HOMA-IR, and HbA1c in women with GDM
- Diabetic retinopathy is associated with a significantly higher risk of all-cause dementia
- Face-to-face DSME produces approximately 1.3% HbA1c reduction at 30 weeks in type 2 diabetes
- Orlistat and semaglutide may improve ovulation and pregnancy rates in women with overweight or obesity
- High-intensity interval training associated with -0.73% HbA1c reduction in adults with type 2 diabetes
- Culturally tailored self-management interventions significantly decrease HbA1c levels in people with type 2 diabetes
- High Intensity Interval Training Improves Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Pediatric Overweight Populations
- Efficacy and Safety Profile of Subcutaneous Semaglutide for Weight Management in Adults
- GLP-1 RA exposure in early pregnancy not significantly tied to hypertensive disorders
- External oblique intercostal block provides greatest opioid-sparing effect for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy patients
- Evaluating Enoxaparin Dosing Strategies for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Bariatric Surgery Patients
- Mitochondrial metabolic reprogramming and epigenetic modifications drive bidirectional regulation in renal tubular epithelial cells
- Current molecular and cellular phenotypes do not yet support clinical subtype identification for recurrent pregnancy loss
- TNF inhibitors may be effective for juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients with DiGeorge syndrome
- mHealth apps reduce HbA1c by 0.39% in type 2 diabetes across 19 RCTs
- Oral-health promotion improves outcomes for adults with type 2 diabetes when guidance is provided
- Prediabetes linked to 2.78-fold higher odds of obstructive sleep apnea in meta-analysis
- OSAS not significantly tied to diabetic retinopathy overall, but risk doubles in Asian subgroups
- Radiomics and deep learning provide promising tools for precise assessment of adrenal masses
- Proposed pathway for systematic MASLD/MASH assessment in type 2 diabetes
- Metabolic surgery review outlines framework for T2DM and obesity management
- Protein acetylation serves as a critical regulatory hub for inflammation and metabolism in atherosclerosis
- SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists show similar MACE reduction in type 2 diabetes
- SGLT2 inhibitors reduce body fat without significant impacts on skeletal muscle mass in type 2 diabetes
- Overweight and obesity prevalence in individuals with Down syndrome reaches 22% across mixed-age cohorts
- Gut microbiota dysbiosis and metabolic pathway abnormalities are associated with pediatric Type 1 Diabetes
- Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia drive bidirectional links between biological aging and age-related chronic diseases
- Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among African patients with Type 2 Diabetes and higher HbA1c
- GLP-1 receptor agonists and tirzepatide provide cardiovascular benefits across multiple clinical scenarios
- Laryngeal obstruction as initial sign of MEN2B in two pediatric cases with RET mutations
- T cell signaling and metabolic rewiring are critical for T cell engager efficacy in solid tumors
- Exercise ameliorates both type 1 and type 2 diabetes through multiple mechanisms
- Exercise snacks significantly reduce postprandial glucose iAUC by 5.69 mmol·h/L in sedentary adults
- SSRIs show significant reduction in depressive symptoms only when used for 6 months or longer
- Oral antioxidants improve clinical pregnancy and live birth rates in IVF patients
- Obesity is associated with lower PASI90, PASI75, and PASI100 responses in patients with psoriasis
- AI-OCT reports reduced false-positive DME referral rates from 69.1% to 24.1%
- Diverse transmission dynamics and national control strategies characterize African swine fever and PRRS in Asia
- Dapagliflozin plus pioglitazone reduces HbA1c by 0.49% and improves liver fat content in T2DM
- Coastal regions show higher thyroid cancer prevalence while inland areas have more goiter and hypothyroidism
- Risk factors for intracranial lesions in males with central precocious puberty include neurological symptoms
- Meta-analysis examining the association between diabetes mellitus and low back pain
- Microbial dysbiosis impairs healing of diabetic foot ulcers through reduced diversity and biofilm formation
- GQD plus metformin significantly reduces FPG and 2hPG in adults with Type 2 Diabetes
- A novel PTHLH nonsense variant is associated with brachydactyly type E and short stature
- Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have 24% prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Balanced nutrition and specific macronutrient guidelines support performance for table tennis athletes
- Age, male sex, low BMI, and comorbidities like diabetes are significant risk factors for sepsis incidence
- High-intensity interval training reduces body weight and fat mass more than moderate-intensity continuous training
- Maternal type 1 diabetes exposure associated with lower offspring risk of developing the condition
- Automated insulin delivery increases time-in-range by 9.88% in young children with type 1 diabetes
- GnRHa treatment for central precocious puberty is associated with 2.7 cm greater adult height gain
- Deep learning models show high sensitivity for identifying various stages of diabetic retinopathy
- Donor KIR B/X genotype is associated with significantly superior overall survival in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Shorter cryopreservation duration associated with higher live birth and clinical pregnancy rates in FET
- TCM formulations significantly reduce TCM syndrome scores and improve response rates in Graves' disease
- Orforglipron Demonstrates Superior Glycaemic Control Over Dapagliflozin in Type 2 Diabetes
- Tirzepatide Efficacy and Safety for Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Chinese Patients
- AI models demonstrate high accuracy in predicting progression from Gestational Diabetes to Type 2 Diabetes
- Adrenergic receptor signaling modulates pulmonary innate immunity and barrier integrity in acute lung injury
- Prediction models demonstrate high accuracy for identifying progression from prediabetes to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Cagrilintide-semaglutide reduces HbA1c by up to 2.33% in adults with type 2 diabetes
- PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies show promise for renal benefit in diabetic kidney disease
- Ubiquitination modifications by E3 ligases and DUBs form tissue-specific regulatory networks in Type 2 Diabetes
- TSH suppression therapy promotes tumor progression via G-protein signaling pathways in differentiated thyroid cancer
- Oral small-molecule GLP-1RAs reduce body weight by 3.93 and HbA1c by 0.94
- Streptozotocin and high-fat diets are common methods for establishing diabetic neurogenic bladder animal models