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ADA/EASD draft guidance aims to bring adults with type 1 diabetes out of shadows
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- Miriam E. Tucker
The new draft ADA/EASD consensus report offers an algorithm for diagnosing type 1 diabetes, a clear call for state-of-the-art technology, and an...
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Not so crazy: Pancreas transplants in type 2 diabetes rising
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- Miriam E. Tucker
Simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplants are increasingly performed in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
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FDA rejects teplizumab for type 1 diabetes delay
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- Miriam E. Tucker
The decision follows narrow endorsement by an advisory panel.
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Omnipod 5 ‘artificial pancreas’ shows benefit in type 1 diabetes
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- Miriam E. Tucker
If approved by the FDA, it would be the third commercially available semiautomated insulin delivery system in the United States and the first...
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‘Staggering’ doubling of type 2 diabetes in children during pandemic
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- Miriam E. Tucker
Two new studies show a shocking increase in type 2 diabetes among U.S. children during the pandemic, with increased severity at presentation....
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ADA scientific sessions address the old and the new
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- Miriam E. Tucker
A new drug class and a rare comparative effectiveness study for type 2 diabetes, management of type 1 diabetes in adults, COVID-19 and diabetes,...
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What’s behind brain fog in treated hypothyroidism?
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- Miriam E. Tucker
A large survey is believed to be the first to explore the common phenomenon and identify potential avenues of treatment.
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Medicare rule changes allow for broader CGM use
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- Miriam E. Tucker
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has removed requirements for thrice-daily blood glucose measurement and allowed CGM coverage for...
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Healthy with obesity? The latest study casts doubt
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- Miriam E. Tucker
Analysis from the U.K. Biobank finds that persons with “metabolically healthy obesity” still have increased risks for several adverse outcomes,...
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‘A better picture’: First AACE guidelines on diabetes technology
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- Miriam E. Tucker
Current knowledge on insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, automated insulin delivery systems, ‘smart’ pens, telemedicine, apps, and...
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FDA panel endorses teplizumab for delaying type 1 diabetes
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- Miriam E. Tucker
Teplizumab interferes with T cell–mediated autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
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‘Overbasalization’ common in type 2 diabetes management
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- Miriam E. Tucker
There are alternatives to giving insulin before meals to...
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Mild cortisol excess increases mortality in adrenal incidentaloma
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- Miriam E. Tucker
Autonomous cortisol secretion level following dexamethasone suppression test in patients with adrenal incidentalomas, but without Cushing syndrome...
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Obesity hope as neuropeptide Y blocker turns white fat to brown
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- Miriam E. Tucker
Mouse studies suggest that the agent turns fat-storing white adipose tissue into fat-burning brown tissue, without brain involvement.
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FDA clears cap device for ‘smart’ insulin pens for diabetes
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- Miriam E. Tucker
The Bigfoot Unity System comprises a cap that attaches to insulin pens to provide CGM readings and dose recommendations for people with type 1 or...