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New Research Findings, Diabetes, IDM,

Normalizing Blood Sugar Can Halve Heart Attack Risk

For the first time, an international analysis has shown that when people with prediabetes bring their blood glucose back into the normal range through lifestyle changes, their risk of heart attack, heart failure, and premature death is cut in half.…

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IDM,

Normalizing blood sugar can halve heart attack risk

For the first time, an international analysis has shown that when people with prediabetes bring their blood glucose back into the normal range through lifestyle changes, their risk of heart attack, heart failure, and premature death is cut in half.…

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New Research Findings, Diabetes, IDM,

One-Hour Blood Glucose Level: A Better Chance to Prevent Diabetes

An elevated blood glucose level one hour after the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) signals a critical metabolic state – even before prediabetes. Affected individuals respond particularly well to lifestyle interventions. This value could become a…

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IDM,

Obesity in the brain

Eating too many sweets or fatty foods alters the brain's hunger regulation after just a few days.

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IDM,

Obesity therapy: Is concomitant administration of anabolic agents and related compounds warranted during GLP-1 receptor agonist treatment?

The October 3, 2025, issue of Deutsches Ärzteblatt discussed whether GLP-1 receptor agonists, which have proven to be extremely effective in weight loss, are associated with increased muscle loss - and whether complementary therapies are therefore…

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Featured Publication, Diabetes, IDM,

Prediabetes: Blood Sugar Level Is More Important Than Body Weight

Until now, weight reduction has been the primary therapeutic goal for people with prediabetes. An analysis shows that patients who bring their blood sugar levels back within the normal range through a healthy lifestyle but do not lose weight, or even…