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TriMaster study shows precision medicine in diabetes is possible
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- Miriam E. Tucker
The novel TriMaster trial of three type 2 diabetes drug classes shows different ones work better for different patients.
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Age, C-reactive protein predict COVID-19 death in diabetes
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
“This means we can easily identify patients early on in their hospital stay who will likely require more aggressive interventions to try and...
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EASD: Precision in diabetes management and impact of COVID-19
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
The European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting will feature precision medicine sessions, a consensus statement on type 1...
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At 18 months, much still unknown about diabetes and COVID-19
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
“COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on the population with diabetes.”
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Type 2 diabetes ‘remission’ is a reality, say major organizations
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
A new consensus statement by four major diabetes organizations aims to standardize the definition and assessment of type 2 diabetes ‘remission.’...
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Emerging data point to underlying autoimmunity in ME/CFS
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
Findings suggest that potential treatments targeting autoantibodies may alleviate symptoms.
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New recommendations address ME/CFS diagnosis and management
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
Document is based on expert clinician experience in illness that has long been overlooked and inappropriately managed.
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FDA approves rapid-acting insulin, Lyumjev, for pump use
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
Approved for diabetes treatment last year, it’s the second ultra-rapid-acting insulin approved for use in insulin delivery devices.
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Half abandon metformin within a year of diabetes diagnosis
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
Multiple factors are blamed for the drop-off, while improved communication, follow-up, and medication adjustment are advised as remedies.
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FDA clears app for FreeStyle Libre 2 glucose monitor
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
System includes optional alarms; app allows for remote monitoring.
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‘Shocking’ early complications from teen-onset type 2 diabetes
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
Almost two-thirds of study participants had at least one diabetes complication in young adulthood, around 15 years after diagnosis. A handful died...
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FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar insulin
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
The approval will allow Semglee to function like a generic drug in the market and may reduce insulin costs.
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FDA okays extended-release exenatide for children with T2D
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
It’s the second GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for youth with type 2 diabetes, and the first once-weekly.
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FDA OKs spinal cord stimulation for diabetic neuropathy pain
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
The HFX implanted device provides significant pain relief beyond conventional treatment in patients with...
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Cycling linked to longer life in people with type 2 diabetes
- Author:
- Miriam E. Tucker
Large European study finds lower all-cause and cardiovascular death over 5 years among regular bike riders, even...