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December 17, 2021
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Artificial pancreas improves glycemic control for older adults with type 1 diabetes

Use of a hybrid closed-loop insulin-delivery system was associated with better glycemic control cor older adults with type 1 diabetes, according to a brief report published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics.

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July 13, 2021
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Comorbidities, mental health issues worsen quality of life in pediatric type 1 diabetes

Children and teens with type 1 diabetes and two or more comorbidities or a mental health condition have a worse health-related quality of life compared with those with no comorbidities, according to a study published in Diabetic Medicine.

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March 09, 2021
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SGLT2 inhibitors not cost-effective for glycemic management alone in type 2 diabetes

SGLT2 inhibitors provide limited glycemic management benefits and may not be cost-effective for most people with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications.

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February 24, 2021
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Any physical activity improves CV fitness; timing may play role

The timing of moderate to vigorous physical activity bouts may improve cardiorespiratory fitness for adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity, especially for men, according to an analysis of Look AHEAD study data.

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October 23, 2020
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‘Multi-dimensional network’ of altered insulin signals present in type 2 diabetes cells

Analysis of human induced-pluripotential stem cells reveals a complex, multi-dimensional network of signaling defects that could help researchers better understand insulin resistance, according to a speaker.

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August 23, 2020
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Hyperglycemia in type 1 diabetes may drive cardiac autoimmunity

Hyperglycemia is associated with the presence of multiple cardiac antibody types among people with type 1 diabetes, suggesting a novel mechanism for increased cardiovascular risk specific to the disease, according to a speaker.

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August 19, 2020
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No association between type 1 diabetes status, COVID-19 hospitalization risk

Type 1 diabetes does not increase risk for hospitalization from COVID-19, particularly among individuals without diabetes complications, according to an analysis of hospital data.

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July 22, 2020
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High-dose cinnamon may help control prediabetes blood glucose levels

Taking a cinnamon supplement may help to manage blood glucose levels and slow progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

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June 15, 2020
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Novel insulin sensor under development for point-of-care testing, insulin-delivery devices

A wearable microneedle, multifluidic insulin-sensing device may one day allow closed-loop insulin-delivery systems to directly test insulin levels, which in turn might help increase time in range for people with type 1 diabetes.