Obesity, diet and lifestyle - DiabetesontheNet

Diabetes Distilled: MACE risk higher in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes treated with lifestyle alone

Foregoing therapies to reduce glucose, lipids and BP immediately after diagnosis increases MACE risk even if target glycaemic control is achieved.

10 Jan 2024

Diabetes Distilled: “Twincretin” tirzepatide significantly SURPASSes comparator effects on glucose, weight and quality of life

Will this highly effective new agent change current treatment guidelines, especially with regard to glycaemic and weight loss targets?

10 Jan 2024

Interactive case study: Obesity and type 2 diabetes

Assessing and managing obesity in the context of type 2 diabetes.

7 Nov 2023

Journal club: Ideas for diabetes care – something borrowed, something blue

Discussion of recent notable papers: Evidence-based interventions for clinics and high-risk communities.

18 Sep 2023

Editorial: Little chance of a summer lull this year!

Jane Diggle asks how best to manage a growing number of queries from patients unable to source their GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy.

18 Sep 2023

Overview of the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme

What primary care needs to know about the NHS type 2 diabetes remission programme, plus tips on improving uptake.

18 Sep 2023

ADA 2023: “An explosion” of promising innovations for type 2 diabetes and obesity

The latest developments in pharmacotherapy for weight loss and glucose lowering, presented at the ADA Scientific Sessions.

18 Sep 2023

Diabetes Distilled: Treating obesity is no longer inSURMOUNTable

Up to 15% weight loss achieved with tirzepatide in people with type 2 diabetes and comorbid obesity.

18 Sep 2023

Diabetes Distilled: Ultra-processed foods linked to poor health outcomes

New cohort study and two systematic reviews link high intake of ultra-processed food and drink to increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

18 Sep 2023

Diabetes Distilled: Advances in NAFLD – is when we eat as important as what we eat?

The effects of food timing on NAFLD risk, and the therapeutic potential of intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating.

18 Sep 2023

Latest news: Hybrid closed-loop system rollout; glucose-lowering drugs and kidney outcomes; and childhood obesity clinics

Stay abreast of the latest news that could impact diabetes nursing.

4 Sep 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

Weight change and risk of 13 obesity-related complications

Benefits on 13 obesity-related complications are dependent on both magnitude of weight change and initial BMI.

2 Aug 2023

Sleep quality as well as duration is associated with type 2 diabetes risk

Self-reported sleep quality is associated with type 2 diabetes risk, while sleep duration shows a U-shaped association.

2 Aug 2023

Editorial: Let’s not underestimate the impact of lifestyle on diabetes control

Amid shortages of diabetes drugs, Jane Diggle recommends new advice from PCDS and ABCD, but also reminds us of the benefits of lifestyle intervention.

20 Jul 2023

Using lifestyle as medicine: Setting up type 2 diabetes lifestyle clinics in West Wales

Although challenging, setting up clinics to support people in changing their diet and lifestyle has dramatic results.

20 Jul 2023

Conference over coffee: The importance of weight loss

Weight loss and type 2 diabetes remission: Highlights from the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2023.

20 Jul 2023