Diabetes

Donna Ryan, MD, discussed her presentation about pharmacological approaches for obesity, which patients they are indicated for, and considerations for pharmacists.

Pharmacists play a vital role in ensuring that patients can afford their medications, either by advising them on more affordable options or working with insurers and prescribers to find cheaper alternatives.

Although scientists have long been working on anti-obesity medications, several key failures in recent decades have made this a challenge.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Anastasia Armbruster, PharmD, FACC, BCCP, discussed her presentation at the American College of Cardiology 2023 Scientific Session.

The company is also launching Rezvoglar, a biosimilar to Lantus injection, for $92 per 5-pack of KwikPens.

Aflibercept injection (8 mg) in a 12-week dosing regimen was found non inferior in vision gains compared to 8-week dosing regimen with 2 mg.

Autoimmune diseases are often chronic conditions that can evolve, so minimizing damage and progression is typically the mainstay of treatment.

Sparsentan decreased proteinuria by nearly 50% in patients with IgA nephropathy, which may slow kidney function decline.

Findings highlight the need for evidence-based strategies to avoid being obese or overweight for patients with type 1 diabetes, which is often considered a disease of thin individuals.

The risk of new-onset cardiometabolic diseases was significantly elevated post-COVID-19 infection compared to pre-COVID-19 infection.

Declining and inconsistent use of blood-pressure, glucose-, and lipid-lowering medications for those with type 2 diabetes suggests treatment gaps, investigators say.

Pharmacies have long embraced innovation and technology, with early adoption of telehealth and digital platforms.

More than 90 minutes of varied sleep time may also increase a person’s risk of developing hardened arteries.

Study results indicate that exercising, following a high-quality diet, limiting alcohol intake, maintaining a healthy body weight, and not smoking protects those with type 2 diabetes.

In a fact sheet released by the White House, President Joseph Biden called a $35 monthly cap on insulin for all Americans a “commonsense, life-saving protection.”

The knowledge of clinical pharmacists can help protect kidney function and prevent the development of acute kidney injury in ICU patients.

The CBD gummy market is being fueled by the desire for alternative, natural treatment options.

B12 deficiency is often due to a lack of consumption of vitamin B12 rich foods or malabsorption.

Mandy Reece, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCACP, FADCES, vice chair and associate professor in the department of pharmacy practice at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, discusses diabetes care, change in treatment, and management.

Intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment is the most effective behavioral treatment for childhood obesity.

A community-based multidisciplinary team can have a significant impact addressing health disparities and diabetes management.

Spinal cord stimulation has been used for 50 years to effectively manage chronic pain without opioids.

Case studies address questions about a patient with type 2 diabetes and a patient who is curious about nicotine replacement therapy.

Cases address questions about glycated hemoglobin A1C and hypoglycemia management.

Findings suggest cancer may have overtaken cardiovascular disease as a leading cause of death in individuals with type 2 diabetes.