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September 23, 2022
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Type 1 diabetes risk higher for children with COVID-19 vs other respiratory infections

Type 1 diabetes risk higher for children with COVID-19 vs other respiratory infections

Pediatric patients with prior COVID-19 had a higher likelihood of a new-onset type 1 diabetes diagnosis compared with those with other respiratory infections, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

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September 23, 2022
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Girls with type 1 diabetes may have worse cardiometabolic metrics than boys

Girls with type 1 diabetes may have worse cardiometabolic metrics than boys

Researchers observed sex disparities among children with type 1 diabetes, according to a presenter at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting.

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September 14, 2022
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Type 1 diabetes raises risks for depression, anxiety for children, adolescents

Type 1 diabetes raises risks for depression, anxiety for children, adolescents

Children with type 1 diabetes have elevated risks for developing depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders, according to study data.

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September 12, 2022
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Cases, severity of youth-onset type 2 diabetes up during COVID-19

Cases, severity of youth-onset type 2 diabetes up during COVID-19

Increased burden of youth-onset type 2 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased strain on pediatric diabetes health care providers, children and families, according to findings published in The Journal of Pediatrics.

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August 24, 2022
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FDA clears tubeless hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system for young children

FDA clears tubeless hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system for young children

The FDA has cleared the first tubeless hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system for use by children aged 2 to 5 years with type 1 diabetes, according to an industry press release.

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August 18, 2022
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Resiliency, flexibility crucial for caring for young children with type 1 diabetes

Resiliency, flexibility crucial for caring for young children with type 1 diabetes

BALTIMORE — Providers should practice a patient-centered approach when caring for young children with type 1 diabetes and prepare tips for coping with unique challenges, according to two presenters.

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August 13, 2022
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Black, white parents differ in perspectives on pediatric diabetes device use

Black, white parents differ in perspectives on pediatric diabetes device use

BALTIMORE — Multiple patient- and provider-driven barriers may contribute to racial disparities in diabetes device use by children with type 1 diabetes, according to a presenter.

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August 11, 2022
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Greater engagement with diabetes care linked to lower glucose levels for young people

Greater engagement with diabetes care linked to lower glucose levels for young people

Adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes had lower glucose levels on days when they reported feeling more engaged with their diabetes management, according to findings published in Diabetic Medicine.

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August 08, 2022
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Hybrid closed-loop therapy offers greater independence for young people with diabetes

Hybrid closed-loop therapy offers greater independence for young people with diabetes

Use of a hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system provided greater independence and flexibility with glycemic management for young people with type 1 diabetes, according to study findings published in Diabetic Medicine.

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June 30, 2022
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Young adults with childhood-onset type 1 diabetes have higher risk for heart failure

Young adults with childhood-onset type 1 diabetes have higher risk for heart failure

Young adults with childhood-onset type 1 diabetes have a higher risk for heart failure than those without diabetes, and the risk for heart failure increases for those with microvascular disease, according to study data.

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