Search results for: “diet “
-
Results from 10 major studies to be presented at the Scientific Sessions
New data from cardiovascular prevention trials are just some of the highly anticipated study announcements that will be presented at the 79th Scientific Sessions. Check out the schedule of sessions featuring major study results.
-
Q&A: Genetics and epigenetics of diabetic complications
Genetic variation provides a partial explanation for the occurrence of diabetes and its complications. But epigenetic variation has a role, as well. ADAMeetingNews.org spoke with Niina Sandholm, DSc, and Rama Natarajan, PhD, two of the researchers who will review the latest findings in this area during the Tuesday morning symposium “Genetics and Epigenetics of Diabetic…
-
A New Era—Leveraging RDNs in Medication Management in Reducing Therapeutic Inertia
Gretchen Benson, RDN, CDCES, discussed how a team-based approach featuring an expanded role for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN) can help patients with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia achieve better outcomes. She highlighted results from several studies demonstrating the benefits of expanding the role of RDNs in initiating/titrating medications.
-
SEARCH results highlight increasing burden and disparities in youth-onset diabetes
Five experts will review critical lessons from two decades of surveillance and observational research into youth-onset diabetes during a two-hour virtual symposium at the Scientific Sessions. The expert presenters, including symposium chair Dana Dabelea, MD, PhD, are key participants in the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study, a national multi-center study with centers in California,…
-
Refuse to be boring, Outstanding Educator advises
William H. Polonsky, PhD, CDE, ADA’s 2020 Outstanding Educator in Diabetes, told viewers of his Scientific Sessions award lecture that he would attempt to discuss boredom without being boring. “I’m not sure I can pull it off,” he said. But based on comments from virtual attendees, not only did he pull it off, he also…
-
RISE data indicate several differences between adults, youth with type 2 diabetes
The Restoring Insulin Secretion (RISE) Study, which tested interventions designed to preserve or improve beta-cell function in prediabetes and early type 2 diabetes, offers important insight into differences between adults and youth in the onset and progression of type 2 diabetes. Given the differences in the two populations, investigators like Kristen Nadeau, MD, MS, are…
-
Erectile dysfunction common among diabetes patients, but many treatment options exist
At any time, up to half of men with diabetes may be experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED), according to Aruna V. Sarma, PhD, MHA. Dr. Sarma and Deepak K. Jumani, MBBS, FCGP, discussed ED and male sexual dysfunction in diabetes patients during a Scientific Sessions mini-symposium.
-
Experts debate whether drawing the line between primary and secondary prevention improves CVD outcomes for diabetes patients
During a Current Issues debate at the Virtual 80th Scientific Sessions, four experts examined whether distinguishing between primary and secondary prevention strategies can improve cardiovascular disease outcomes for diabetes patients. Milton Packer, MD, and Javed Butler, MD, MPH, MBA, debated the need to distinguish between prevention strategies for heart failure complications.
-
Experts review new insights, lessons learned about bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery helps patients lose weight and improves insulin sensitivity, but follow-up and postoperative management are critical for enduring success and overall health, according to the five experts who presented a virtual symposium on bariatric surgery during the Scientific Sessions. Michael Roden, MD, chaired the symposium and discussed metabolism remodeling following bariatric surgery.
-
Taxes on sugary drinks used to combat obesity, diabetes
Countries around the world—from the Americas to Europe to Southeast Asia and beyond—have instituted taxes aimed at curbing the consumption of sugary beverages as part of a larger effort to combat the negative health outcomes associated with high sugar consumption. A panel of health policy researchers, including Rafael Meza, PhD, reported on the effects of…