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Diabetes


Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Risk of dementia after initiation of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors versus dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors in adults aged 40-69 years with type 2 diabetes This …

Prevalence of add-on therapy in people with type 2 diabetes is “low” and should be increased to save lives, PBS records analysis finds More Australians with type 2 diabetes need …

The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes among older persons highlights the need for pharmacists conducting medication reviews to remain up to date with shifting evidence and guidelines. By Debbie …

With an expanding number of medications and new technologies, pharmacists play a vital role in supporting patients with diabetes, says Leanne Philpott Around 1.5 million Australians are living with diabetes. …

Government urged to make Glucagon-like Peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) available to more patients  Steps to improve access to GLP-1 RAs for high-risk patients are among 23 recommendations in the …

Shortages of existing diabetes medicines are likely to continue through 2024 and beyond, warns a new report which recommends strengthening the supply chain The 2024 State of the Nation report from Diabetes …

Pharmacists in rural and remote locations need more financial support and education to service travellers who have diabetes needs, research finds Rural and remote pharmacies are often the first port …

This article highlights the pertinent intricacies of bacterial urinary tract infections in Australian adults with diabetes including pathophysiology, diagnostic and prognostic considerations, therapeutic management, prevention strategies, and the role of …

Funding pharmacists to play a bigger role in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s healthcare could deliver improved outcomes while saving money, pharmacist Atinuke Abraham from the Victorian Aboriginal Health …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic disorder associated with infertility; miscarriage; adverse pregnancy …

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Management of type 2 diabetes in patients with frailty Newer antihyperglycemic agents such as glucagonlike peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs), …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Efficacy of Probiotics in Irritable Bowel Syndrome A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis has concluded that some combinations of probiotics or strains …