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Diabetes Core Update

Diabetes Core Update – April 2024

Apr 2, 2024
Exploring latest diabetes research: FDA approved therapies for fatty liver, outcomes of bariatric surgery vs. medical management in Type 2 diabetes, improved glycemic results with technology use in youth with Type 1 diabetes, cardiovascular and kidney risks in Type 2 diabetes, and significance of coronary artery calcium in prediabetes.
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  • Assessing coronary artery calcium scores is crucial in individuals with prediabetes for predicting atherosclerosis risk.
  • SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists offer cardiovascular benefits beyond hyperglycemia management, emphasizing their clinical significance.

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Prediabetes and Coronary Artery Calcium Scores

Participants with prediabetes and a coronary artery calcium score of over 100 showed a higher 10-year incidence of atherosclerosis compared to those with euglycemia and even those with diabetes. This study involving close to 14,000 participants highlights the importance of assessing coronary artery calcium scores in individuals with prediabetes to determine their risk of developing atherosclerosis.

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