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Liraglutide Increases Insulin Sensitivity Independent of Weight Loss, Study Shows

Liraglutide, the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, can lead to rapid improvement in insulin sensitivity, according to a study recently published in Diabetes. “We know that GLP-1R agonists promote weight loss, but we were surprised to find that the GLP-1R agonist liraglutide also has rapid effects on...
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Endocrine Society Recommends Bipartisan Solutions to Senate HELP Hearing on Diabetes, Obesity

The Endocrine Society commends the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee for calling attention to the issues that are fueling the diabetes epidemic in its December 14’s hearing and urges the Committee to support bipartisan legislation to begin to address the crisis in our country. More than 38 million Americans have diabetes, and...
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Pharm Fresh: What Pharmacological Solutions Could Play a Role in Preventing Diabetes?

EN_11_2023_COVER (002) For decades, physicians have maintained that type 2 diabetes could be delayed or even prevented altogether simply by modifying certain behaviors. Priyanka Majety, MD, talks to Endocrine News about pharmacological options that could help these patients, but lifestyle modifications are still crucial. As we enter National Diabetes Month and head toward World Diabetes Day on...
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Software Company Simplifies Glycemic Management for Clinicians and Pharmacists

In August, the insulin management software company Glytec unveiled the latest version of its Glucommander insulin dosing software to make it easier for providers, nurses, and pharmacists to offer optimal, personalized care. More than 300 hospitals in the U.S. use Glytec’s eGlycemic Management System® (eGMS®) for glycemic management for their patients. Glytec chief medical officer...
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Good Sports

winning with diabetes cover A new book spotlights athletes thriving with diabetes. In the new book, Winning with Diabetes: Inspiring Stories from Athletes to Help You Thrive, Rita R. Kalyani, MD, MHS; Mark D. Corriere, MD; and Patrick Smith have created an inspirational handbook that clinicians can share with their patients to help them overcome the challenges they may...