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Leveraging T2D Drugs to improve T1D Therapy
Paresh Dandona, MD, Ph.D. (bio) has been passionate about blood sugar control since he became a Fellow in London in…
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Pramlintide Reimagined and Results are Promising
Over a decade ago, the US approval and launch of pramlintide (Symlin® AstraZeneca) brought a lot of excitement because of…
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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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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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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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Protecting your child with CGM
Continuous Glucose Monitoring improves your child's health because these devices constantly monitor BG levels and make it easy to use…
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Slipstream Firsts
Campers share their life-changing experiences from “adult diabetes camp.”
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How to Evaluate Diets and Supplements
A nutrition expert offers tips for thinking critically about health and weight loss claims.
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Outcome Disparities Among Ethnic Minorities With T1D
Study suggests urgent need for more research on outcomes among different populations.
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Why We Should Prioritize Access-related Advocacy
In this opinion piece, a D-dad urges readers to rethink attitudes about advocacy.
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Strengths-Based App to Reduce Diabetes-related Family Conflict
Researchers have created an app to improve relations between parents and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes.
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Supportive Coworkers Positively Impact Blood Glucose Activity
Studies suggest that involved coworkers benefit professionals with T1D.
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“Mom Guilt” and Type 1 Diabetes
A mother reflects on having to constantly police her daughter’s diabetes management.
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Pros and Cons of Personalized Coaching Apps
Coaching apps can improve blood glucose management, but the emerging therapy can also be burdensome.
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Treating Coughs and Colds (Along With Your Sugar and Blood Pressure)
Follow these tips to select the best non-prescription medicine to treat cough and cold symptoms.
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Joint Task Force Proposes Ways to Reform Language in Diabetes Care
The ADA and AADE identify ways for providers and educators to improve communication about diabetes.
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Most D-Parents Underestimate Child’s Quality of Life, According to Study
A 2016 study shows discrepancies in attitudes between youth with diabetes and their parents.
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ADA’s 2018 Updates to Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes
New guidelines address data-driven technology and humanizing diabetes care.
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Why People with Type 1 Should Care About Metformin
A recent study finds the drug may help combat heart disease for those with Type 1 diabetes.
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