{"title":"Oral versus subcutaneous semaglutide weight loss outcomes after two years among patients with type 2 diabetes in a real-world database.","authors":"Jimmy Kwon, Diana Thiara, Jonathan H Watanabe","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2025.2462100","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2025.2462100","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Interest has grown in glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor-agonist (GLP-1 RA) semaglutide long-term outcomes. This retrospective cohort study compared effectiveness of oral and subcutaneous semaglutide for weight loss outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) over a 2-year treatment period.</p><p><strong>Research design and methods: </strong>Weight loss was evaluated through mean percentage change from baseline, proportion achieving at least 5% weight loss and at least 10% weight loss comparing subcutaneous (<i>n</i> = 310) versus oral users (<i>n</i> = 57) and by age group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Subcutaneous users experienced a mean percentage weight loss of 7.5% (16.7 pounds) with 58.7% and 32.9% achieving ≥5% and ≥10% loss, respectively. Oral users lost 4.4% (8.7 pounds) with 50.9% and 17.5% achieving ≥5% and ≥10% loss, respectively. Significant differences existed between formulations in mean percentage weight change (p-value <0.01) and proportion achieving ≥10% loss (p-value = 0.03), but not in proportion achieving ≥5% loss (p-value = 0.34). Outcomes differed by age within oral semaglutide (p-value = 0.02). Regression analyses adjusted for confounders yielded similar findings.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Subcutaneous users achieved superior weight loss compared to oral users. Older oral users experienced better weight loss compared to younger users. However, no differences were observed between subcutaneous users.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"163-168"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143374059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Harmanjit Singh, Navreet Kaur Natt, Dwividendra Kumar Nim
{"title":"Association between glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists and risk of diabetic retinopathy: a disproportionality analysis using FDA adverse event reporting system data.","authors":"Harmanjit Singh, Navreet Kaur Natt, Dwividendra Kumar Nim","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2025.2459720","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2025.2459720","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Concerns have emerged regarding their potential link to diabetic retinopathy (DR).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>To evaluate the association between GLP-1 agonists and DR, a disproportionality analysis was conducted using FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) data from Q4/2003 to Q2/2024 via OpenVigil 2.1 software. We focused on GLP-1 agonists and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) agonist: Semaglutide, liraglutide, dulaglutide, lixisenatide, and tirzepatide, as primary suspect drugs. 'Diabetic retinopathy' was the key search term mapped to Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) Lower-Level Terms (LLTs). We calculated Proportional Reporting Ratio (PRR) and Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR), with 95% confidence intervals (CI) and the Evans' criteria were applied to check the significant associations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Semaglutide (PRR: 19.43, 95% CI: 15.17-24.88; ROR: 19.48, 95% CI: 15.20-24.96; Chi-square: 1078.08) and dulaglutide (PRR: 9.01, 95% CI: 7.11-11.42; ROR: 9.02, 95% CI: 7.11-11.44; Chi-square: 478.31) showed a strong association with DR. Tirzepatide and liraglutide showed a weaker but significant association while lixisenatide showed no significant association.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>GLP-1 agonists (except lixisenatide) were found to be associated with DR. These findings emphasize the need for close monitoring and further research to clarify these associations.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"147-152"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143052095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmed Hosney Nada, Ismail A Ibrahim, Vittorio Oteri, Laila Shalabi, Nada Khalid Asar, Saja Rami Aqeilan, Wael Hafez
{"title":"Safety and efficacy of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Ahmed Hosney Nada, Ismail A Ibrahim, Vittorio Oteri, Laila Shalabi, Nada Khalid Asar, Saja Rami Aqeilan, Wael Hafez","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2025.2457474","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2025.2457474","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Many patients struggle to control glucose without side effects. Due to their immunomodulatory and regenerative properties, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) might treat Diabetes Mellitus (DM). The authors employed this meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of umbilical cord MSCs (UCMSCs) for DM management.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The PubMed, Cochrane, WOS, Embase, and Scopus databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effects of UCMSCs on DM (Types 1, 2) till January 2024. Patient demographics, interventions, and outcomes, including glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c%), C-peptide levels, and insulin requirements, were extracted. A comprehensive meta-analysis software was used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eight CTs of 334 patients (172 experimental and 162 controls) were included. UMSCs treatment substantially lowered HbA1c levels (MD = -1.06, 95% CI [-1.27, -0.85], <i>p</i> < 0.00001) with consistent outcomes (i<sup>2</sup> = 0%, <i>p</i> = 0.43). Fasting C-peptide levels were heterogeneous but favored placebo (MD = 0.35, 95% CI [0.15, 0.56], <i>p</i> = 0.0007). In T1D patients, daily insulin requirements decreased considerably (MD = -0.24, 95% CI [-0.29, -0.18], <i>p</i> < 0.00001), with heterogeneity addressed by sensitivity analysis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>UMSCs therapy reduced HbA1c and insulin requirements, and increased C-peptide levels. Multicenter clinical trials are required to confirm the long-term efficacy and safety of UMSC therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"107-117"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143188704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Asad Ullah, Kavita Prasad, Asim Ahmed, Kue Tylor Lee, Abdul Qahar Khan Yasinzai, Asif Iqbal, Amir Humza Sohail, Dauod Arif, Sana Jogezai, Luis Brandi, Nabin Raj Karki, Marjan Khan, Agha Wali, Hritvik Jain, Nagla Abdel Karim
{"title":"Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma: interplay of predictive factors, treatment challenges, and survival insights.","authors":"Asad Ullah, Kavita Prasad, Asim Ahmed, Kue Tylor Lee, Abdul Qahar Khan Yasinzai, Asif Iqbal, Amir Humza Sohail, Dauod Arif, Sana Jogezai, Luis Brandi, Nabin Raj Karki, Marjan Khan, Agha Wali, Hritvik Jain, Nagla Abdel Karim","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2025.2467660","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17446651.2025.2467660","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is a rare and aggressive thyroid neoplasm. This study is the largest to date and aims to provide the most up-to-date analysis of demographics and clinicopathological factors of ATC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data for this study were extracted from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1,769 cases of ATC were included with a median age at diagnosis was 71 years, and 59% were females. The most common site of metastasis was the lung (40.7%). The majority of patients underwent combination therapy (surgery with adjuvant chemoradiation) (19.2%). The 5-year OS was 7.3% (95% C.I. 6.6-8.0). The 5-year CSS was 11.8% (95% C.I. 10.8-12.8). The highest 5-year survival was observed with combination therapy (surgery with adjuvant chemoradiation) at 20.9%. Multivariable analysis revealed that age >60 years, Asian/Pacific Islander, >2 cm tumor size, and metastatic disease were independent risk factors.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>ATC is an uncommon tumor that mainly affects Caucasian females in their 70s. Older age, Asian/Pacific Islander race, and larger tumor size (>2 cm) were also associated with a worse prognosis. For better comprehension of pathogenesis, prospective clinical trials should include patients from all ethnicities, gender, and genomic analysis of ATC.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":"20 2","pages":"129-138"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143527939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction and cytokine levels in hypothyroidism: a series of meta-analyses.","authors":"Emiliana María Torres, Mariana Lorena Tellechea","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2024.2438997","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2024.2438997","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hypothyroidism (HT) is associated with different comorbidities comprising increased arterial stiffness and decreased flow-mediated dilatation. The exact pathological mechanism of endothelial activation and dysfunction (ED) in HT remains unknown. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analyses to provide an overview of the pathogenesis of ED in HT.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The literature search was done in February 2024 for studies analyzing traditional and novel circulating biomarkers of ED in patients with HT, including cytokines and chemokines. Random-effect models were used except when no heterogeneity was found. Protocol was registered under the number PROSPERO CRD42024540560.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>25 macromolecules and 66 studies were entered into analyses. HT was associated with increased levels of E-selectin, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1, osteoprotegerin, and oxidized-LDL (<i>p</i> < 0.02). Results were not conclusive for endothelin-1. Interleukin (IL)-6, IL-12 and CXCL10 were higher in HT (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Subjects with overt HT may display a proinflammatory tendency with increased levels of IL-6 and interferon-γ, and decreased levels of TGF-β (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The data presented and discussed here highlights the association between HT and soluble biomarkers of ED. Inflammatory mediators released by activated T-cells and macrophages may aggravate local and systemic inflammation, which arouses more inflammation, forming a vicious circle leading to ED.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"119-128"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142827863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kannan Sridharan, Maya Mohammed Osman Hussein Alkhidir
{"title":"Hypouricemic effect of sodium glucose transporter-2 inhibitors: a network meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized clinical trials.","authors":"Kannan Sridharan, Maya Mohammed Osman Hussein Alkhidir","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2025.2456504","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2025.2456504","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are known for their cardiovascular benefits, but their impact on serum uric acid levels is not well understood. This study evaluates the hypouricemic effects of SGLT2is and their potential cardiovascular implications.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A network meta-analysis was performed, including 56 studies (16,788 participants) contributing data to the meta-analysis. The effects of SGLT2is on serum uric acid levels were analyzed with weighted mean difference (WMD) as the effect estimate. Bootstrapped meta-analysis, trial sequential analysis, and meta-regression were utilized to validate the findings and assess the influence of covariates. The certainty of the evidence was evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis revealed that SGLT2is significantly reduced serum uric acid levels (WMD: -40.01 μmol/L). Specific reductions were noted for ertugliflozin (-42.17 μmol/L), dapagliflozin (-40.28 μmol/L), empagliflozin (-46.75 μmol/L), canagliflozin (-35.55 μmol/L), and ipragliflozin (-10.48 μmol/L). Both low and high doses were effective, with empagliflozin showing the highest efficacy. No significant associations were found with covariates. The evidence was of moderate certainty.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>SGLT2is significantly lower serum uric acid levels, with empagliflozin being the most effective. These findings suggest a potential role in reducing cardiovascular risk. Further research is needed to explore their effects on hyperuricemic patients, and monitoring serum uric acid levels is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"139-146"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143002802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Praveen Gupta, Sandeep Bansal, Ira Balakrishnan, Anunay Gupta
{"title":"Diabetes mellitus and HbA1c as predictors of mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.","authors":"Praveen Gupta, Sandeep Bansal, Ira Balakrishnan, Anunay Gupta","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2025.2469627","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17446651.2025.2469627","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The role of diabetes mellitus (DM) in hospitalized COVID-19 patients and of HbA1c in hospitalized COVID-19 patients with DM were not studied adequately in the past.</p><p><strong>Research design and methods: </strong>It was a retrospective cohort study. In this study, data from 305 hospitalized COVID-19 patients was analyzed. The study objective was to determine the association of DM with in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 patients. Another study objective was to determine the association of HbA1c with mortality in COVID-19 patients with DM.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this retrospective study, DM was present in 41.3% (126/305) of the study population. The multivariate Cox regression analysis showed a significant association between DM and mortality (adjusted hazard ratio (aHR): 2.116, 95% CI: 1.088-4.116, <i>p =</i> 0.027). The median HbA1c in diabetic patients was 8.9% (7.5-11.0). HbA1c was found to be associated with mortality in diabetic patients in the multivariate cox-regression analysis (aHR:1.272, 95% CI: 1.028-1.574, <i>p =</i> 0.027). The multivariate Cox regression analysis also showed the association of HbA1c (10.5%≤HbA1c > 10.5%) as a dichotomous variable with in-hospital mortality (aHR: 2.53, 95% CI: 2.606-194.81, <i>p =</i> 0.005) in diabetic patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>DM was independently associated with mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients in the multivariate analysis. In COVID-19 patients with DM, HbA1c was associated with mortality as a continuous and dichotomous variable in the multivariate analysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143522837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rishabh Kumar Rana, Rajan Kumar Barnwal, Anuvi Sinha, Ratnesh Sinha
{"title":"Prevalence of erectile dysfunction among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in India: a meta-analysis.","authors":"Rishabh Kumar Rana, Rajan Kumar Barnwal, Anuvi Sinha, Ratnesh Sinha","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2025.2469635","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17446651.2025.2469635","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. DM patients develop both macrovascular and microvascular complications, erectile dysfunction (ED) being one of them. The risk of developing ED in DM patients as compared to those without DM is 3-4 times. Our study has reported the burden of ED in DM patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Literature search was done by using PubMed and EMBASE databases for studies published from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2013 by using terms such as diabetes, erectile dysfunction, and their synonyms. Pooled prevalence was calculated by using random effect model and Der Simonian-Laird method. Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal scale for cross-sectional studies was used for assessing the study quality.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five hundred and sixty-seven studies were identified, out of which 10 studies were selected. The prevalence of ED in Type 2 DM patients in India was estimated 60.57% (95% CI: 48.84-72.30%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Prevalence of ED in DM patients is high in India. Stigma, stress, and phobia related to ED needs to be addressed. Screening, awareness, early diagnosis, and management for ED and DM will help in improving morbidity and mortality of the nation.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143500030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thyroid function and its association with vitamin deficiencies: a case-control study in Duhok.","authors":"Larsa Naji Adam, Awat Mustafa Abbas","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2025.2469686","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17446651.2025.2469686","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hypothyroidism, characterized by insufficient thyroid hormone production, is a common endocrine disorder with significant health implications. Recent studies suggest that micronutrient deficiencies, particularly in vitamin D, vitamin B12, and ferritin, may contribute to thyroid dysfunction. This study aims to explore the relationship between hypothyroidism and these micronutrient deficiencies in a clinical setting.</p><p><strong>Research design and methods: </strong>A case-control study was conducted between September and December 2024 at Public Central Health Lab., Duhok Azadi teaching Hospital, Iraq. A total of 885 participants were included, with 170 hypothyroid patients and 715 healthy controls. Serum levels of TSH, T3, T4, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and ferritin were measured. Multivariable regression analysis was used to examine the associations between thyroid function and micronutrient status.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Hypothyroid patients had significantly higher TSH (9.4 ± 11.5 vs. 1.8 ± 0.8 mIU/L, <i>p</i> < 0.0001) and lower T4 (116.1 ± 28.6 vs. 129.2 ± 27.4 nmol/L, <i>p</i> < 0.0001) compared to controls. Vitamin B12 and ferritin levels were also lower in the hypothyroid group (<i>p</i> < 0.0001), while vitamin D showed no significant difference (<i>p</i> = 0.0524).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Hypothyroidism is associated with vitamin B12 and ferritin deficiencies, highlighting the importance of micronutrient in thyroid dysfunction management. Future studies should explore autoantibodies.</p><p><strong>Clinical trial registration: </strong>http://duhokhealth.org/en/identifier/is/25092024-8-11.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143476459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Suzanne Schneider, Thomas M Barber, Marcus Saemann, Joanna Thurston
{"title":"Is there anything left to eat? A lived experience insight of following a restrictive type 1 diabetes and dialysis diet.","authors":"Suzanne Schneider, Thomas M Barber, Marcus Saemann, Joanna Thurston","doi":"10.1080/17446651.2025.2454396","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17446651.2025.2454396","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Chronic kidney disease has a global morbidity burden of >10%, with diabetes being a major cause. Nutrition therapy is vital in managing both chronic conditions, yet CKD dietary guidelines contradict healthy eating advice, and can result in major psychological and social burdens. Few studies investigate the patient's experience of being placed on such a restrictive diet. This auto/biographical review provides a unique perspective and aims to assist practitioners as they guide patients on 'what is left to eat.'</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>An auto/biographical approach, supported by a comprehensive literature review using data from MEDLINE, Embase, and PsychoINFO, was used to answer the question: 'What are the diet and lifestyle challenges of following a restrictive Type 1 Diabetes/CKD dialysis diet?'</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Restrictive dietary and fluid regimes have a major effect on patients' illness beliefs, anxieties, and independence. This is discussed through five themes: Food is belonging; Normal is a Fallacy; Your numbers define you; A disease disguised as a virtue and Meeting the Elephant: ESKD diagnosis and the burden of dialysis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dietary intervention is crucial in the management of T1D and ESKD, but equally important is to consider the implications of strict dietary regimes without sufficient evidence, guidance, and support.</p>","PeriodicalId":12107,"journal":{"name":"Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143064455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}