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Adults at normal weight when diagnosed with diabetes have higher mortality

Participants who had a normal body mass index when initially diagnosed with diabetes had higher mortality rates compared with those who were overweight or obese, a study found.

Linagliptin appears safe, effective for long-term use, study indicates

Long-term use of linagliptin appears to be safe and effective, according to a study funded by the drug's manufacturer.

Hyperfiltration may affect renal function, nephropathy in type 2 diabetes

Hyperfiltration may lead to renal function loss and onset or progression of nephropathy in some patients with type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.

MKSAP Quiz: Poorly controlled type 2 diabetes

This month's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 72-year-old man during an office visit for type 2 diabetes.

No reason for higher HbA1c threshold to diagnose diabetes in blacks

Retinopathy occurs at lower hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels in blacks than in whites, so there is no reason to recommend a higher HbA1c threshold for diagnosing diabetes in blacks, a study concluded.

Gastric bypass or biliopancreatic diversion increases remission from type 2 diabetes in obese adults

A randomized controlled trial (RCT) of 60 severely obese adults with type 2 diabetes found that gastric bypass or biliopancreatic diversion increased diabetes remission more than medical therapy.

DPP-4 inhibitors are less effective than metformin for reducing hemoglobin A1c

A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors to metformin and other drugs found that DPP-4 monotherapy is less effective.

What to say to patients with pre-diabetes

This month's tool offers tips on talking to patients about pre-diabetes.

Spotlight on risk factors for developing diabetes

Several factors that increase or decrease one's risk of developing diabetes were identified by research released this month.