Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery Safe for Use in Very Young Children With T1D
Unrestricted home use of day and night hybrid closed-loop insulin is safe and feasible for very young children.
Type 1 Diabetes
TYPE 1 DIABETES
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Higher Levels of Vitamin D Binding Protein at Delivery Linked With Lower Risk for T1D in Offspring
Higher levels of vitamin D-binding protein at the time of delivery, but not during the middle of pregnancy, were associated with a lower risk for type 1 diabetes.
Standardized Test Scores of Children With vs Without T1D
No significant difference was found between the standardized reading and math test scores of children with type 1 diabetes and those without.
New Genetic Risk Score Better Differentiates Diabetes Types, May Be Useful in Newborn Screening
An improved genetic risk score for type 1 diabetes significantly improved identification of persons with type 1 diabetes from those with type 2 diabetes and was useful in identifying adult incident diabetes in newborn screening.
Poor Glycemic Control Increases Fracture Risk in T1D
Poor glycemic control in patients with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, but not type 2 diabetes, was associated with an increased risk for low-trauma fracture.
Rotavirus Vaccination May Decrease the Incidence of Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Introduction of the oral rotovirus vaccine in Australia was associated with a decline in the incidence of type 1 diabetes.
Few Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Meeting HbA1c Goals
Only one in five children and adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the United States achieve American Diabetes Association (ADA) goals for glycated hemoglobin.
Trained Alert Dogs Can Detect Impending T1D-Related Events
Trained alert dogs can help patients with type 1 diabetes regulate their blood glucose levels.
Predictors of Disordered Eating Behaviors in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes
Investigators examine characteristics associated with disordered eating behaviors in teenagers with type 1 diabetes.
FDA Committee Votes on Oral T1D Treatment Sotagliflozin
The FDA takes the advice of the panel into consideration when making decisions, however it is not bound by their recommendations.
Is the MiniMed 670G System Safe for Children With Type 1 Diabetes?
The MiniMed 670G system is effective and safe for in-home use by children with type 1 diabetes.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis May Affect Brain Development in Children With T1D
In young children with type 1 diabetes, even a single episode of moderate/severe diabetic ketoacidosis can have long-term effects on the developing brain.
Maternal Thyroid Function in Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Risk for Disease
Maternal Graves disease and Hashimoto disease during pregnancy increases childhood risk for type 1 diabetes and schizophrenia, respectively.
Cerebral Small Vessel Disease More Common in Individuals With T1D vs General Population
Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) is more commonly observed in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) compared with the general population.
RAAS Activation Linked to Vascular Stiffening in T1D With Proliferative Retinopathy
In patients with long-standing T1D and proliferative diabetic retinopathy, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system activation may be associated with vascular stiffening.
Head-to-Head Comparison of Professional vs Personal CGM Systems in T1D
Professional and personal continuous glucose monitoring systems exhibit similar accuracy in both inpatient and home settings, with both having lower sensor performance during hypoglycemic episodes.
ADA’s 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Focus on Patient-Centered Care
The ADA published its 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, an evidence-based document intended to provide clinicians, patients, and other stakeholders in the diabetes treatment landscape with up-to-date recommendations.
Clinical Indicators of Risk for Addison Disease in Patients With T1D
Treatment of thyroid disease, severe infections, glucagon prescriptions, and diabetic retinopathy occur more frequently in individuals with type 1 diabetes who are subsequently diagnosed with Addison disease.
Fear Impacts Quality of Life for Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
Fear of complications and frustration at the amount of time required to manage type 1 diabetes impact the quality of life of young adults with the disease.
Cost-Related Insulin Underuse in Patients With Diabetes
About one in four patients report cost-related insulin underuse, which is associated with poor glycemic control.
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