Disposable CGM Approved; Mounjaro Tied to Reduced Mortality; Benefits of Lignins

— News and commentary from the endocrinology world

by Kristen Monaco, Senior Staff Writer, �鶹��ý August 13, 2024

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Medtronic announced FDA approval of its first disposable, all-in-one , which is half the size of the maker's previous devices.

Over a median follow-up of 10.5 months, for adults with type 2 diabetes was associated with a 42% reduced risk of death, a 20% reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, and a 46% reduced risk of major adverse kidney events versus a GLP-1 receptor agonist. (JAMA Network Open)

Hypoparathyroidism was a frequent and was linked with an increased risk for developing chronic kidney disease in a Danish study. (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism)

Most U.S. (Wegovy) for weight loss take it for just 6 months. (Reuters)

Meanwhile, semaglutide-maker with the FDA that aimed to expand indications for the weight-loss drug to include heart failure and kidney disease. The drugmaker said it plans to resubmit in early 2025 with more data, including from its FLOW kidney outcomes trial.

Initial findings suggested with a total diet replacement program was possible outside of research settings. (Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology)

Eating more -- polyphenolic chemicals found in plant-based foods like seeds, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables -- was associated with a lower type 2 diabetes risk in an observational study. (JAMA Network Open)

Here are the 26 U.S. counties with the . (U.S. News & World Report)

The 1-mg dexamethasone suppression test had a specificity of 99% and sensitivity of 100% in in people with obesity, but nearly all cases it picked up were among patients with a metabolically unhealthy obesity phenotype. (International Journal of Obesity)

Compared with unexposed controls, fetal shortly after conception was linked to a more-than twofold greater risk of type 2 diabetes in adulthood. (Science)

"Star Wars" actress recently opened up about her Graves' disease. (Women's Health)

Among younger veterans with type 2 diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) followed for up to 9 years, was associated with lower risks of starting insulin and all-cause mortality. (JAMA Network Open)

Kristen Monaco is a senior staff writer, focusing on endocrinology, psychiatry, and nephrology news. Based out of the New York City office, she’s worked at the company since 2015.