Type 1 Diabetes

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Increased Rate of Psoriasis in Children, Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

The prevalence of psoriasis in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus is investigated.

Psychoeducational Program Beneficial for Individuals With Type 1 Diabetes

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Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers conducted a qualitative study of people with type 1 diabetes to evaluate the experiences of participants in a psychoeducational self-empowerment intervention.

Improved Perinatal Outcomes With Maintenance of Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes

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Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers analyzed CGM-based and ADA HbA1c target glucose achievement in pregnant women and the associations between CGM and HbA1c target attainment with pregnancy outcome.

FDA Panel Votes on Teplizumab for the Delay of Type 1 Diabetes

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Diana Ernst, RPh

Teplizumab is an investigational anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody.

Burden of Depressive Symptoms High in T1D, T2D in Developing Countries

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Lauren Biscaldi

The researchers evaluated the prevalence and risk factors for depressive symptoms in patients with diabetes using data from an international study to glean information about people in developing countries.

Overlap of Delivery During Transition From Insulin Pump to Injections Offers Better Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Researchers conducted an open-label, randomized controlled trial to evaluate methods guiding a successful transition from insulin pump to multiple daily injections of insulin degludec in patients with type 1 diabetes.

Diabetes Educator, Nutritionist Facilitate Successful Transition From Pediatric to Adult Care for Type 1 Diabetes

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers from Duke University Health System reported findings from their study assessing care among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes during their transition from pediatric to adult care.

Mortality Following Diabetic Ketoacidosis Greater in T2D vs T1D

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Maria Arini Lopez

Investigators conducted a retrospective cohort study to compare outcomes following hospital admission for diabetic ketoacidosis among people with type 1 diabetes vs those with type 2 diabetes.

Repeated Fecal Microbiota Transplantations in Patients With Obesity and Diabetes

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Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

Researchers studied whether combining FMT with lifestyle modifications could enhance the engraftment of favorable microbiota in patients with obesity and T2DM.

Diabetes Cost-of-Care Conversations Needed in Primary Care

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Diabetes is one of the most expensive chronic diseases, yet few patients discuss cost-of-treatment with their primary care physicians.

Dasiglucagon Rapidly Restores Plasma Glucose in Children With Insulin-Induced Hypoglycemia

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Brandon May

The researchers’ objective was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of dasiglucagon in patients aged 6 to 17 years with type 1 diabetes.

eGFR Independently Associated With Diabetic Kidney Disease Risk in T1D

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Lauren Biscaldi

The researchers’ goals were to determine if skin autofluorescence (sAF) differed in early adulthood in people with T1D vs age-matched control individuals and to ascertain if sAF aligned with risk for kidney disease.

Accelerated Neuromuscular Aging: Effect of Type 1 Diabetes on Muscle Function and Morphology

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Maria Arini Lopez

A team of investigators from McMaster University assessed the effect of aging on skeletal muscle function in individuals with and without type 1 diabetes.

Glycated Hemoglobin Reduced With Insulin Degludec and High-Dose Insulin Glargine in Patients With Diabetes

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Investigators conducted a study to effect of switching from other basal insulins to insulin degludec and high-dose insulin glargine in patients with diabetes.

FDA Clears Insulin Dose Decision Support System With Smart Pen Caps

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Brian Park, PharmD

The Bigfoot Unity System uses iCGM data from Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 system and consists of smart pen caps for rapid- and long-acting insulin, as well as a mobile app.

Insulin Product Samples Recalled Due to Improper Storage Temperature Conditions

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Brian Park, PharmD

The product samples are being recalled because they were stored at temperatures below storage requirements.

Fluid Cognition Reduced Among Patients With Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes

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Jessica Nye, PhD

A team of investigators assessed cognitive performance among adolescents and young adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Preventive Aflibercept Injections May Stave Off Diabetic Eye Disease Progression

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Lauren Biscaldi

A study shows periodic dosing can affect the development of proliferative diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.

Oral Glucokinase Activator Gets Breakthrough Tx Status for Type 1 Diabetes

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Brian Park, PharmD

TTP399 is an investigational oral, hepatoselective glucokinase activator.

Acupuncture May Serve As Treatment Option for Patients With Diabetes

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Lauren Biscaldi

Chronic constipation affects up to 60% of patients with diabetes adding stress to an already potentially fatal condition. Here, we highlight an ongoing systemic review of acupuncture as relief from chronic constipation.