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Fracture risks differ for general & central adiposity in Chinese T2D patients
20 Aug 2026
byChristina Lau
In Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), abdominal adiposity and its increases over time are independently associated with higher fracture risk. For general adiposity, the associations are fracture site–specific, with increased risks observed for both weight loss and weight gain.
Fracture risks differ for general & central adiposity in Chinese T2D patients
20 Aug 2026
Lower risk of asthma exacerbation with GLP-1 RA vs DPP-4i in patients with DM
17 Aug 2026
byNatalia Reoutova
A retrospective cohort study conducted in Hong Kong among adults with co-existing asthma and diabetes mellitus (DM) has found a lower risk of asthma exacerbation with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) vs dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP-4i) treatment.







