Rose Reeb

Low thyroid function is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and predicted all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in this population.

Even moderate weight loss before bariatric surgery significantly reduces the risk for mortality in the 30 days after the operation.

In individuals with type 1 diabetes who test positive for asymptomatic celiac disease, a gluten-free diet may increase postprandial glycemic levels.

Increased weekly working hours are associated with a higher risk for hypothyroidism in workers with no evidence of thyroid autoimmunity.

Supplementary intake of green tea extract for >8 weeks may improve triglyceride and cholesterol levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass experienced greater weight loss and slightly higher diabetes remission rates than patients who underwent sleeve gastrectomy.

Habitual physical activity, such as walking or gardening, may decrease fasting GLP-1 concentrations and increase glucose-stimulated GLP-1 responses independent of insulin sensitivity.