A study shows that the risk for the metabolic syndrome increases up to 14 years since menopause and that postmenopausal status has different effects during different periods since menopause. Medscape Medical News
The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued a recommendation statement and systematic review about lack of evidence to recommend screening for gestational diabetes. Medscape Medical News
Early intensive insulin therapy in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics can enhance beta-cell function and lead to extended glycemic remissions, according to a report in the May 24th issue of The Lancet. Reuters Health Information
Amputation-free survival after leg bypass surgery for critical limb ischemia in patients with diabetes is lower than in patients without diabetes, Swedish researchers report. The mortality associated with this procedure is also higher among diabetics. Reuters Health Information
Women without gestational diabetes, but who have modestly elevated glucose levels during pregnancy, face an increased risk of subsequently developing diabetes, according to a report in the May issue of Diabetes Care. Reuters Health Information
Finland is known to have the highest incidence of type 1 diabetes in the world and now new research indicates that cases among children are increasing faster than ever. Reuters Health Information
Per oral suturing of the stomach is an effective, painless, scarless outpatient procedure for weight reduction in morbidly obese teens. Medscape Medical News
Thyroid autoimmunity is associated with multiple negative pregnancy outcomes, and there is some evidence that treatment of this condition can improve outcomes. The current review examines thyroid autoimmunity and offers recommendations for screening for thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy. Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology & Metabolism
The screening tool asks respondents to rate feeling overwhelmed by the demands of living with diabetes and feelings of often failing with the diabetes regimen. Medscape Medical News