Another study confirmed the increased COVID-19 mortality risk that middle-aged patients with type 2 diabetes face. (Diabetologia)
The COVID-19 pandemic also meant that a lot of people delayed their DXA scans and osteoporosis infusions, a study showed. “Despite Medicare allowing greater flexibility for home administration of injectable medication, some 39% of survey respondents were either not sure about the new arrangement or would not consider using this option,” said senior author Susan Greenspan, MD, of the University of Pittsburgh, in a statement. (Osteoporosis International)
Chinese adults might bear the brunt of a higher body mass index compared with other ethnicities. “Our study demonstrated that Chinese adults were more susceptible to the effects of overall obesity and abdominal fat accumulation on blood pressure and triglycerides than those in other racial and ethnic populations,” said Weiqing Wang, MD, PhD, of the Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine in China. (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism)
And in related news, Native Hawaiians of Polynesian ancestry carry a higher risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart failure. (PLOS Genetics)
Even prediabetes may harm brain health and increase one’s risk for cognitive decline and vascular dementia. (Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism)
Androgenetic alopecia can be an issue for transgender patients on masculinizing hormone therapy, especially 4 years after starting testosterone. (JAMA Dermatology)
Primary care patients saw improvements in HbA1c and blood pressure with interprofessional collaborative practice — a care team comprised of three or more professions in primary care like physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and dietitians. (JAMA Network Open)
A low-fat vegan diet was a bit better than the Mediterranean diet for shedding pounds and improving cardiometabolic profiles. (Journal of the American College of Nutrition)
Source: MedicalNewsToday.com
