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    In September, 2015, the results of EMPA-REG OUTCOME, the first cardiovascular outcomes study based on a sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, empagliflozin, were announced at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. It was the first of a series of cardiovascular outcome studies confirming a significant risk reduction of the three-point MACE…

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    The current epidemic of obesity represents a huge challenge to public health authorities and clinical practice. Typically defined by a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or more, obesity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality.1 Although BMI has been useful for monitoring rapid growth in the prevalence of obesity and its association with chronic conditions,1 there can be considerable variation in the…

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    There is an entrenched, inaccurate, and overly simplistic, societal view that diabetes is caused by a failure of personal responsibility.1 This negative social judgement, known as diabetes stigma, can lead to perceived or experienced blame, stereotyping, rejection, exclusion, or discrimination (figure). In 2011, the International Diabetes Federation called for global action to challenge social…

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    Vitamin D was identified in the 1920s as the active principal in cod liver oil’s capacity to cure nutritional rickets. Since then, vitamin D has been regarded as a bone tonic by some; although, the prevention and cure of rickets and osteomalacia remain the only undisputed medical use of vitamin D. Also undisputed is that 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, a metabolite of vitamin D, is a potent regulator of…

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    Tackling the mechanisms underlying ageing is desirable to help to extend the duration and improve the quality of life. Life extension has been achieved in animal models by suppressing the growth hormone–insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) axis and also via dietary restriction. Metformin has become the focus of increased interest as a possible anti-ageing drug. There is some overlap in the…

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