July 03, 2025

Celiac, Thyroid Diseases Linked to Diabetes Risk

A large US-based study found that people with celiac disease, hyperthyroidism, or hypothyroidism face a two- to threefold increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes, with the highest risk seen in children.

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July 02, 2025

Body Fat Percentage Outranks BMI for Mortality

New research shows body fat percentage predicts long-term mortality more accurately than BMI, suggesting a need to revise how body composition is measured in clinical care.

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July 02, 2025

Metabolic Syndrome Strongly Linked to Oral Diseases

New research highlights strong associations between metabolic syndrome and several oral diseases—including periodontitis, caries, and peri-implantitis—calling for more longitudinal studies to explore causation and improve patient care.

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July 01, 2025

Stem Cell Therapy Shows T1D Reversal Potential

A new stem cell–derived islet therapy showed insulin independence, restored beta-cell function, and prevented severe hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes, based on interim results presented at the ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions.

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June 30, 2025

Breakthrough Device Approvals Outpacing Data

Many FDA-authorized breakthrough therapeutic devices may lack robust clinical testing.

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June 27, 2025

CGM Boosts Wound Healing, Lowers A1c: Study

Short-term CGM use improved A1c, wound healing, and reduced ED visits in diabetic foot patients, per data from ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions.

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June 27, 2025

Weight Loss Drugs, Heavier Implications

New guidance positions GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP therapies as frontline options for long-term weight management—with profound implications for cardiovascular outcomes, access equity, and chronic disease care.

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June 27, 2025

Ecnoglutide Shows Strong Weight Loss in Trial

A once-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist, ecnoglutide, led to significant and sustained weight loss in a large study of adults with overweight or obesity, with favorable safety outcomes reported at the ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions.

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June 27, 2025

New Guidance Targets Risk-Based Diabetes Care

A new review outlines updated strategies for diagnosing and managing type 2 diabetes, recommending earlier use of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with cardiovascular or kidney conditions.

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