Current world news on diabetes mellitus who2016
Here are some significant news articles and updates on diabetes mellitus from 2016:
- New Global Targets Set for Diabetes Prevention: In January 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) set new global targets to reduce the number of people with diabetes by 1% per year, and to prevent 100 million cases of diabetes by 2025. (Source: WHO)
- Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline: A study published in the journal Diabetes Care found that people with type 2 diabetes were at a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia compared to those without diabetes. (Source: Diabetes Care)
- Novel Insulin Therapy Shows Promise: In June 2016, the FDA approved a new insulin therapy called Lyxumia (lixisenatide), which is designed to be used in combination with other diabetes medications to improve blood sugar control. (Source: FDA)
- Global Diabetes Prevalence Reaches 415 Million: According to a report by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the number of people living with diabetes worldwide reached 415 million in 2016, with the majority being undiagnosed. (Source: IDF)
- New Guidelines for Gestational Diabetes Released: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released new guidelines for the diagnosis and management of gestational diabetes, which affects approximately 9.2% of pregnancies in the United States. (Source: ACOG)
- Bariatric Surgery Shows Long-Term Benefits for Type 2 Diabetes: A study published in the journal Diabetes Care found that bariatric surgery can lead to long-term remission of type 2 diabetes in obese patients, even after the surgery is no longer effective for weight loss. (Source: Diabetes Care)
- New Diabetes Medication Approved in Europe: In November 2016, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved a new diabetes medication called Xultophy (insulin degludec and liraglutide), which is designed to improve blood sugar control and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. (Source: EMA)
- Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: A Growing Concern: A study published in the journal Circulation found that people with diabetes are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and that the risk is even higher for those with uncontrolled blood sugar levels. (Source: Circulation)
- New Technology for Continuous Glucose Monitoring: In 2016, several new technologies for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) were approved or launched, including the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System and the Freestyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System. (Source: Dexcom, Abbott)
- World Diabetes Day 2016: Focus on Diabetes and Human Rights: The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) marked World Diabetes Day 2016 by highlighting the importance of diabetes and human rights, and calling for greater access to diabetes care and education worldwide. (Source: IDF)
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