Type 1 Diabetes Archives - Endocrinology Advisor

FRAX Without BMD Predicts Risk for Fracture in Adult T1D

By

Rose Reeb

October 8, 2020

Clinical use of FRAX without bone mineral density can be used to identify adults with type 1 diabetes who are at elevated risk for major osteoporotic fracture.

Pediatric Endocrinology

COVID-19 Pandemic Linked to Altered T1D Diabetes Presentation in Children

By

Brandon May

September 3, 2020

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis and presentation of pediatric type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Rates in Children With New T1D Diagnosis During COVID-19

By

Brandon May

August 18, 2020

Children who received a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic are presenting with higher rates of diabetic ketoacidosis than in the previous 2 years.

Diabetes

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

By

Amit Akirov, MD

July 28, 2020

Vitamin D supplements may significantly improve neuropathic symptoms, including pain and quality of life.

Bone Metabolism

Hip, Nonvertebral Fracture Risk Higher in Patients With Diabetes

July 8, 2020

Individuals with diabetes have an increased risk for hip and nonvertebral fractures.

Diabetes

Ready-to-Use Glucagon Pen Now Available for Severe Hypoglycemia

By

Brian Park, PharmD

July 7, 2020

Xeris Pharmaceuticals announced the launch of Gvoke HypoPen™ (glucagon) for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in pediatric and adult patients with diabetes aged 2 years and older.

Diabetes

Recommendations for Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in COVID-19

By

Amit Akirov, MD

June 29, 2020

A clinical perspective article details the recommended approach to manage diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.