This content is machine translated Diabetes phenotyping Biomarker-associated clustering verified by multiple studies Phenotyping and subclassification of diabetic patients is becoming increasingly important to provide patient-adapted treatment options. Meanwhile, there are several cluster analyses that could reveal certain specific patterns of patient characteristics.…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Role of incretin-based therapy GLP-1-RA and DPP-4 inhibitors in the management of type 2 diabetes. Insulin secretion by pancreatic beta cells is primarily influenced by glucose levels in the portal vein. In addition, secretion is also modulated by the so-called incretins. After food intake, they…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Depression Management Addressing a taboo: Depression in physical illness Patients with physical illnesses such as a stroke, diabetes mellitus, oncological diseases or even tinnitus are usually treated adequately – at least as far as the physical complaints are concerned.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Asthma therapy with SCS A good option – but not for everyone Short-term administration of systemic corticosteroids (SCS) is an effective and fast-acting option to resolve acute asthma symptoms, including exacerbations. Early administration of SCS to treat severe seizures is considered standard,…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated GLP-1 receptor agonists in type 2 diabetes Nephroprotection with semaglutide and liraglutide – direct or indirect effects? In a post-hoc analysis of large randomized placebo-controlled trials, HbA1c and body weight and blood pressure were examined as mediator variables regarding the renal protective effects of the GLP-1 receptor…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Diabetic ketoacidosis Study: ketoacidosis in infancy affects brain development Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can have consequences for a child’s brain, an American research group shows in the journal Diabetes Care. The German Diabetes Society (DDG) points out the need to…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Chronic wounds Evidence provided: cold plasma effective in chronic wounds Physicians and scientists from Bad Oeynhausen, Karlsburg and Greifswald prove efficacy of cold plasma for the first time in prospective, randomized and placebo-controlled study.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Diabetic nephropathy SGLT-2 inhibitor slows decline in glomerular filtration rate For the first time, a targeted therapy for diabetic kidney disease is available. In the CREDENCE study, canagliflozin resulted in a clinically relevant and statistically significant risk reduction for renal…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Diabetic foot syndrome Cold plasma pen accelerates healing Diabetic foot ulcers occur in up to 10% of all diabetics during their lifetime. A randomized controlled trial has now shown that treatment with cold atmospheric plasma promotes the healing…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated T2DM X-CHANGE 2020 The Kidney as a Window to the Heart – Holistic Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes It has long been known that type 2 diabetes not only increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, but is also one of the main causes of kidney disease. What consequences…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Corona pandemic Current data on COVID-19 and diabetes In particular, older diabetics with a high BMI have an increased risk of a severe course and mortality rates are also higher compared to the general population. The interactions involved…
