Drs. Julia Schulz and Michael Dovidio discuss lab values to determine GLP-1 drug coverage and improve prescription access. Both redlining and lower food access were directly associated with higher prevalence of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Dr. Luke Twelves, VP of Medical for Lindus Health discusses the lack of diversity in type 2 diabetes clinical trials. Children who were overweight or obese had a greater risk of a new diabetes diagnosis within 6 months of COVID-19 infection. A telehealth-based program improved preventative care of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. Older men had higher rates of mortality due to coexisting diabetes and heart failure than older women. Early-onset intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy was an independent risk factor for gestational diabetes mellitus. Disparities in diabetes care in the US vary by state. Very high HDL cholesterol levels are associated with a 38% increased risk of heart disease in patients with diabetes. Remnant cholesterol has a strong and consistent association with diabetes, prediabetes, and insulin resistance. Dr. Kris Wusterhausen discusses GLP-1s and Weight Management for Older Patients. Disruptions in leukocyte molecular clocks in patients with type 2 diabetes correlate with increased inflammation. Patients with diabetes experienced consistent cardiovascular and kidney improvements after starting combined therapy. Increasing rates of even light physical activity from childhood through young adulthood can reduce insulin resistance. "One of the major factors that is overlooked about GLP-1s is that they help us long term." The board-certified family practice physician discusses age management medicine, including strategies for managing weight. Studies have shown that diabetic retinopathy can be prevented with screening and early detection. Nearly 40% of type 2 diabetics stopped their second-line antidiabetic medication, putting them at risk of hospitalization. Since 2018, more than 70% of semaglutide prescriptions have been made to White patients. Research found that patients with diabetic foot ulcers had a higher percentage of macular edema.