Pediatric Diabetes
Intensive education improves glycemic outcomes in new-onset type 1 diabetes
Intensive diabetes education with early initiation of continuous glucose monitoring is associated with improvements in HbA1c for children with type 1 diabetes, according to study data.
Less healthy eating, physical activity for children with diabetes during virtual school
More snacking between meals, decreased physical activity and issues with sleep are among the adverse effects parents of children with type 1 diabetes reported with virtual school during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to study findings.
Hybrid closed-loop bests sensor-augmented therapy for young children with type 1 diabetes
Young children with type 1 diabetes had better time in range and lower mean HbA1c while using a hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system compared with sensor-augmented insulin pump therapy, according to study data.
Children with COVID-19 more likely to receive new diabetes diagnosis
Children who had a COVID-19 infection have a higher risk for developing diabetes compared with those who did not contract COVID-19, according to study findings published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
HbA1c remains suboptimal for most people with type 1 diabetes
In an analysis of HbA1c data from 22 nations, most children and adults with type 1 diabetes do not have an HbA1c of less than 7.5%, though glycemic control varies greatly by age and country, according to study data.
DKA at diabetes diagnosis does not affect children’s long-term HbA1c
Children with diabetic ketoacidosis at type 1 diabetes diagnosis did not have a significant difference in HbA1c at 5 years compared with those without DKA, according to study data.
Fully subsidized CGM in Australia drives ‘rapid’ uptake, improved glycemic outcomes
Universal funding of continuous glucose monitoring for children and adolescents in Australia led to rapid device uptake and continued use for most, as well as sustained improvements in HbA1c and other glycemic measures, registry data show.
High exposure to trauma, anxiety seen in children with type 1 diabetes
Psychiatric conditions such as exposure to trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders and suicidal ideation are frequent among children with type 1 diabetes and may influence disease self-management, data show.
‘Diabetes epidemic will continue’ until focus shifts to prevention
November is American Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of prevention, detection and management, according to the American Diabetes Association.
Next-generation artificial pancreas boosts time in range for children with diabetes
Children with type 1 diabetes who used an advanced hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system for 1 year achieved an average time in range of 74%, surpassing clinical consensus guidelines, according to European data released by Medtronic.