Type 1 Diabetes
Top in endocrinology: Type 1 diabetes and COVID-19, specialist gender clinics
An analysis of hospital data showed that type 1 diabetes does not increase the risk for hospitalization from COVID-19. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.
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.
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.
VIDEO: How to speak the language of diabetes
In this video, Renza Scibilia, speaks with Diabetes in Real Life columnist Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, about why the language used by diabetes care and education specialists matters.
VIDEO: How to pack a diabetes preparedness kit for COVID-19 pandemic
In this video, Jason C. Baker, MD, speaks with Diabetes in Real Life columnist Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, about how individuals with diabetes can stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for future outbreaks.
Access to uninterrupted CGM crucial for publicly insured children with type 1 diabetes
Children with public health insurance may commonly face harmful insurance-related interruptions of continuous glucose monitoring that are not reversed when access is restored, according to a study published in Pediatric Diabetes.
Psychological care lowers severe hypoglycemia rate for children with type 1 diabetes
Children with type 1 diabetes who received continued psychological care had a decrease in severe hypoglycemic episodes and stable glycemic control during 2 years of follow up, according to a study published in Pediatric Diabetes.
Increase in DKA at diabetes diagnosis shows delays in medical care during pandemic
The frequency of diabetic ketoacidosis among children at type 1 diabetes diagnosis in Germany nearly doubled during the initial COVID-19-related lockdown compared with similar periods in 2018 and 2019, likely due to reduced medical services.
Exercise immediately after insulin dosing ‘unsafe’: Pilot study
A low insulin level coupled with euglycemia or modest hyperglycemia are the most favorable conditions for exercise for people with type 1 diabetes, findings from a small pilot study suggest.
Top in endocrinology: Diabetes management, cinnamon and blood glucose
A recent article published in the European Journal of Endocrinology reviewed opportunities for innovations in diabetes management amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.