Diabetes Type 2

Visceral fat area is an independent risk factor for incisional hernia after transumbilical single-port laparoscopic surgery. Transumbilical single-port laparoscopic surgery (SPLS) is a sophisticated laparoscopic technique with significant cosmetic advantages. However, it increases the risk of incisional hernia (IH), especially in obese patients. Obesity, as a risk factor for IH after SPLS, can contribute to...

Enhancing parent engagement in family-based programs is key to combating childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is a growing concern in the United States. Family-based programs have shown promise in addressing this issue, but low parent engagement often limits their efficacy. A recent study published in the journal BMC Public Health examined predictors of parent engagement in...

Black and Hispanic children and children with low levels of parental education and family income are more likely to belong to the obese trajectory group. Childhood obesity is among the major public health problems in the United States, affecting 19.3% of individuals aged 2–19. The current study identified childhood body mass index (BMI) trajectories, which...

There is a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors across low- and middle-income groups compared to high-income groups, reflecting cardiovascular health inequality in the young working-age population based on income levels. The income of an individual is an important social determinant of his or her cardiovascular health; however, there is limited evidence to support...

Racial Differences Exist in the Health Behaviors of People Newly Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes disproportionately affects non-Hispanic Blacks compared to non-Hispanic White populations. A 2021 study published in the journal Diabetes Care examined racial differences in psychological, behavioral, and physical health over time among individuals recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes....

Patients with type 2 diabetes often need second-line treatments, and this population shows a variety of racial and ethnic disparities. This study analyzed whether these disparities also exist with regard to treatment distribution. Type 2 diabetes mellitus rates vary by race, with non-White individuals, as well as those with lower income and educational attainment showing...

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many healthcare-related activities. This study analyzed the long-term effects of these disruptions on veterans with diabetes. Many groups that rely on routine, in-person healthcare were expected to experience at least partial disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as confirmed by emerging studies. However, the full impact that the pandemic had on...

Diabetic foot ulcers can cause a wide range of complications, but more aggressive management solutions and population-based screenings can help decrease their burden. Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the most prominent sources of preventable morbidity among adults with diabetes and can result in declining function, infection, hospitalization, amputation, and even death. With a lifetime...

Research suggests that minorities are less likely to be prescribed newer diabetes medications than their White counterparts of similar socioeconomic status and diabetes management. As of 2021, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved nearly 60 drugs for treating Type 2 Diabetes, and almost 100 additional antidiabetic agents were evaluated in clinical trials1....