Cardiovascular disease - DiabetesontheNet

How to use SGLT2 inhibitors safely and effectively

Using sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors safely, effectively and in line with the latest NICE guidance

18 Sep 2023

At a glance factsheet: Diabetes and menopause

The relationship between menopause and type 2 diabetes, and recommendations on optimising HRT in women with diabetes.

18 Sep 2023

Diabetes Distilled: Randomised, pragmatic, “real-world” trials – a useful way to assess benefits of glucose-lowering drugs

Pragmatic study evaluates cardiovascular benefits of four diabetes drug classes in "real-world" clinical practice.

18 Sep 2023

Making the most of SGLT2 inhibitors in primary care

Translating the cardiorenal benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors into practice.

3 Aug 2023

Ideas for diabetes care: Something borrowed, something blue

How does the old wedding tradition relate to best practice in diabetes care? Vinod Patel reveals all!

2 Aug 2023

Sustained increase in physical fitness improves cardiometabolic risk independently of weight change

Sustained increase in physical fitness improves cardiometabolic risk independently of weight change.

2 Aug 2023

Real-world data shows benefits of newer type 2 diabetes therapies

SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 RAs are most effective at preventing cardiorenal outcomes, with greater effects when combined.

2 Aug 2023

At a glance factsheet: Peripheral arterial disease

Diagnosis and management of PAD: The essentials for primary care.

20 Jul 2023

Diabetes Distilled: Sex differences in type 2 diabetes

The key sex differences in type 2 diabetes diagnosis, complications, mortality and treatment.

20 Jul 2023

Journal club: Back to basics – an update on lifestyle factors, preventing gestational diabetes and sulfonylureas

Discussion of recent notable papers: The consideration of lifestyle factors in type 2 diabetes management.

13 Jul 2023

Conference news: Highlights from the 83rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association

A look at the headlines from a diabetes nursing perspective.

13 Jul 2023

What is health? The importance of patient-centred outcomes

Vinod Patel considers what defines health, what matters to our patients with type 2 diabetes and how to promote this.

23 Jun 2023

Network meta-analysis of benefits and harms associated with currently available type 2 diabetes drugs

Monumental analysis synthesises current evidence on the benefits and risks associated with currently available diabetes drug classes.

23 Jun 2023

Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and mortality risk in type 2 diabetes

Drinking two or more SSBs per day increases mortality risk by 20%, while coffee, tea, water and low-fat milk reduce the risk.

23 Jun 2023

Back to basics: An update on lifestyle factors, preventing gestational diabetes and sulfonylureas

Vinod Patel highlights the growing evidence base that lifestyle interventions are effective, and encourages persistence even though they can be difficult.

25 May 2023

The Life’s Essential 8 cardiovascular health score and risk of premature death in people with and without type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes who maintain a high health score may reduce risk of premature death by as much as 58%.

25 May 2023

Cardiovascular safety of sulfonylureas: Real-world observational study

SU use not associated with increased risk of MACE compared with DPP-4 inhibitors and pioglitazone.

25 May 2023

Diabetes Distilled: I can see CLEAR-ly now the LDL is down

Bempedoic acid significantly reduces 4-point MACE in statin-intolerant individuals.

10 May 2023