GLP-1 medications are increasingly used for weight loss and glycemic control in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes, but health care professionals are advised to monitor their safety, especially for long-term use in patients with comorbidities, as well as for cardiovascular outcomes, potential pancreatic cancer risks, and anesthesia-related complications.
Supporting GLP-1 patients with behavior change could improve GLP-1 adherence and long-term weight loss.
Mindfulness could complement diet, exercise, and pharmacological therapies when treating patients with type 2 diabetes.
GLP-1 RAs are now known to have cardiovascular benefits in addition to glycemic control and weight loss. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agents (GLP-1 RAs) are now demonstrating efficacy for mitigating the risks of cardiovascular disease.1 While the positive effects of GLP-1s…
When it comes to behavioral nutrition management, a patient-centered model that includes ongoing education, a nutrient-dense diet, and a process approach to behavior change can lead to success. For patients with type 2 diabetes, a multi-prong management approach that includes…
Recommendations updated from 2015 offer updates for more than 170 evidence-based clinical practice recommendations for treating patients with diabetes. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) updated its clinical practice guidelines to reflect and include changes in evidence-based recommendations for…
Transitioning to a balanced diet that includes nutrient dense foods can mitigate type 2 diabetes risk factors. While there is a genetic component to type 2 diabetes, there are lifestyle factors such as a suboptimal diet that can elevate one’s…
Semaglutide lowers blood sugar and helps HbA1c levels drop to preferred ranges for patients with type 2 diabetes. Semaglutide, a synthetic form of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormone, is implicated in the regulation of blood glucose. Semaglutide increases…
Clinical management of intermittent fasting and a Low Calorie Diet can be effective strategies for weight loss and mitigating the risks of type 2 diabetes. A primary therapeutic goal for managing type 2 diabetes is controlling blood glucose levels. Two…