Importance of Clinical Trials and Guideline Recommendations
Panelists discuss how ADA recommendations emphasize treating diabetes as part of overlapping conditions requiring cardiovascular and kidney protection, moving beyond just glycemic control to comprehensive care that addresses the whole person.
Hormonal Adaptations in Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
Panelists discuss how hormonal adaptations during weight loss in diabetes patients improve insulin sensitivity, while the DiRECT trial demonstrates that structured weight management programs can achieve diabetes remission in nearly half of newly diagnosed patients.