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Implementing CGM for Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 and Diabetes: Insights From One Medical Center

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Rachael Beairsto

In-hospital use of continuous glucose monitoring may offer improvements in glycemic control and reduced exposure to COVID-19 for healthcare professionals.

Recommendations for Effective Implementation of Telehealth for Diabetes Care

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Amit Akirov, MD

Experts provide recommendations for effective implementation of telehealth for diabetes care, with a focus on patient-to-clinic video encounters.

Telemedicine for Diabetes Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

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Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Changes to restrictions for telemedicine may have important implications for the management of adult and pediatric diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Glycemic Control Good for Regular Human Insulin With V-Go Device

For patients with T2D, glycemic control is similar with use of regular human insulin and rapid-acting insulin when delivered with a wearable insulin delivery device, V-Go.

Real-World Data Analyzed for Use of Insulin Pump System in T1D

Real-world data support the benefit of using the Medtronic MiniMed 670G insulin pump system for glycemic control in type 1 diabetes.

Importance of Temporal Glucose Profiles During Pregnancy in Type 1 Diabetes

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Amit Akirov, MD

Applying functional data analysis to continuous glucose monitoring data can assist in identifying differences in maternal glucose control during pregnancy, which might go unnoticed using standard metrics.

CGM Use Improves Sleep of Children With T1D but May Disrupt Parents’ Sleep

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Rose Reeb

Use of continuous glucose monitoring devices positively correlated with fewer sleep disturbances in children with type 1 diabetes but higher sleep disturbances in their parents.

Insulin Pen With Bolus Calculator App Cleared by FDA for Fixed Dosing, Meal Estimation

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Brian Park, PharmD

Companion Medical announced that it has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new bolus calculator for fixed dosing and meal estimation to be used with the InPen system.

Mobile Patient Portal Access Improves Medication Adherence, Glycemic Levels in Diabetes

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Rose Reeb

Access to a patient portal through both mobile and computer platforms was associated with significantly improved outcomes in diabetes management.

Medtronic Recalls Certain MiniMed Insulin Pumps After Injuries Reported

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Brian Park, PharmD

Medtronic is recalling certain MiniMed 600 Series insulin pumps due to a missing or broken retainer ring that can potentially lead to the under or over delivery of insulin.

Benefits of Insulin Plus Pramlintide in Artificial Pancreas Systems

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Amit Akirov, MD

A novel dual-hormone artificial pancreas system that delivers both rapid insulin and pramlintide was found to improve glucose control.