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The health consequences of cannabis use for diabetics

Reports on the health consequences of cannabis use are mixed.  There have however been studies done that suggest there are…

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It takes a Tribe: A new model of type 1 diabetes care in Australia

With a focus on building community, peer-led information exchange, creative health programs, and social support, the Family Centre does diabetes…

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The Senseonics Eversense CGM could Surprise & Delight Users

The Eversense CGM system consists of an implanted sensor, a removable transmitter, and a smartphone app. CGM adoption has been…

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Could bacteria be causing diabetes?

The relationship between gut bacteria, genetics, and T1D risk is a complicated picture, but multiple studies indicate that gut bacteria…

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Metformin May Improve Vascular Health in T1D Adolescents

Cardio vascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in people with T1D.   This relates strongly to insulin resistance and…

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Update on Inhaled Insulin

Rapid-acting insulins such as Novolog and Humalog often show peak insulin levels up to 3 hours after injection.  In this…

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Pump Innovator is Ideal Pharma/Device Partner

SFC Fluidics has used a succession of SBIR grants and a recent partnership with JDRF to develop a patch pump…

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Adding Metformin to T1D Therapy Reduces Insulin Dosages and Results in Weight Loss

Metformin, an oral agent that works for hyperglycemia, is typically prescribed for type 2 diabetes patients to increase insulin sensitivity…

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Race to introduce a T1D drug that inhibits glucose absorption

Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, also called gliflozin drugs, are a new class of diabetic medications. They work by reducing…

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Automated Insulin Dosing — Past, Present and Future

The ultimate goal of Automated Insulin Dosing (aka artificial pancreas) requires sensing BG levels, then calculating and delivering insulin in…

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Cheaper small scale Insulin production could be available soon

FDA Biosimilars Policy Ensures High Insulin Costs & Declining Public Health But Change is Coming

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Insulin could be a Possible New Therapy for Colitis

Insulin is widely used to treat diabetes, and it may be beneficial in treating other conditions.

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A CGM can Keep Your Teen Safe

Diabetes can be particularly confusing for a teen where it can be easy to write off initial symptoms of low…

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T1D Teens: Good Habits are Critical

Research published in Diabetes Care shows that good self-management (aka Executive Function) is predictive of teen success maintaining better glycemic…

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The Race for Optimum Insulin Control – Artificial Intelligence vs. Biotech

Industry leaders are pursuing two paths for achieving better insulin control. Both smarter devices and smarter insulin have tremendous promise.…

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My T1D Road to Acceptance

Inspirational T1D blogger, instagrammer and influencer, Judy Mitri from Montreal, shares her journey to Type 1 Diabetes acceptance.

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Teen safety with a CGM

Diabetes can be particularly confusing for a teen where it can be easy to write off initial symptoms of low…

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Commercial Drivers can now be on Insulin

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will now allow certificated medical examiners to decide whether truck drivers with stable…

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Investors bet heavily on Automated Insulin Dosing

Major CGM and Pump companies are priced near record highs in the stock market. Investors seem to be forecasting that…

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Maternal Gluten Intake Linked to T1D in Children

A study in Denmark covering more than 67,000 pregnancies mothers has revealed that mothers that consumed 20 g/day of gluten…

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