Author: DTS

Remote Care Supports Effective Weight Loss With Semaglutide

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/remote-care-enables-effective-weight-loss-semaglutide-2026a100001v

The Study

A recent report describes how people who are overweight or obese are able to achieve meaningful weight loss using semaglutide when the medication is delivered through remote care. Instead of frequent in-person clinic visits, … [Read More]

Artificial Intelligence‑Led Program Prevents Diabetes as Well as Human Coaches

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ai-directed-diabetes-prevention-program-effective-human-2025a1000xam

The Study

Researchers wanted to find out if a diabetes‑prevention program run entirely by artificial intelligence (AI) could work as well as traditional programs led by human coaches. The goal was to help people with prediabetes — meaning … [Read More]

Protein and Exercise Can Maintain Muscle for Individuals taking GLP‑1 Drugs

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/protein-exercise-can-curb-muscle-loss-related-glp-1-ras-2025a1000yab 

What the Problem is

For people using GLP‑1 receptor agonists (GLP‑1 RAs), which are medications often prescribed for weight loss or diabetes, they can lose not only fat but also significant amounts of muscle. This … [Read More]

Do Key Diabetes Risk Factors Vary by Region? New Study Highlights Differences Between Southern California and the United States

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/do-key-diabetes-risk-factors-differ-regionally-2025a1000v0k

What the Study Looked At

A recent study compared social and behavioral factors linked with diagnosed diabetes in Southern California to those observed across the entire United States. Researchers used data modeled at the level of … [Read More]

Root Canal Treatment May Help Lower Blood Sugar, New Study Finds

Original Article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/nov/18/root-canal-treatment-could-significantly-lower-blood-sugar-levels-study-suggests

A Surprising Health Benefit of Root Canals

Treating a common dental infection with root canal therapy may do more than save a tooth. It could also contribute to better blood sugar control, reduce inflammation, and improve cholesterol … [Read More]

SGLT2 Inhibitors Promising for Heart Health in Seniors

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/sglt2-inhibitors-promising-heart-health-seniors-2025a1000rlg

Background & Study Overview

A recent analysis looked at nine clinical trials conducted between 2015 and 2025 in older adults with cardiovascular disease, focusing on SGLT2 inhibitors (Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin, and Sotagliflozin). The trials included nearly 25,000 … [Read More]

How Continuous Glucose Monitoring Reveals Hidden Risks in Dialysis Patients

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/continuous-glucose-monitoring-uncovers-hidden-glycemic-risks-2025a1000u40

Study Highlights & Why It Matters

A recent study has shown that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) may be a useful tool for patients undergoing dialysis for kidney disease—particularly those with diabetes—because it uncovers episodes of high … [Read More]