In a nutshell This study evaluated the most effective and safe dose of dapagliflozin (Farxiga) as an additional treatment to insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The authors concluded that 10 mg of dapagliflozin as an add-on to insulin treatment resulted in improved blood glucose (sugar) control, reduced insulin dosage, and body...
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In a nutshell This review looked at pregnancy planning and care for women with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It found that preconception care and closely managing blood sugar during pregnancy can improve outcomes for both the mother and baby. Some background Pregnancy is always a time of bodily change. During pregnancy, blood glucose (sugar) and metabolism...
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In a nutshell This article compared the safety and effectiveness of insulin glargine (Lantus) at two different doses in the management of type 1 diabetes (T1D). The authors concluded that the effectiveness and safety of both doses were similar. Some background In T1D the body does not make insulin and cannot lower the blood...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to assess continuous blood glucose levels in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) taking dapagliflozin as an add-on to insulin treatment. The main finding of the study was that patients treated with dapagliflozin had improved average blood glucose levels and less variation in blood glucose levels. Some background...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to examine the effects of sotagliflozin added to insulin on blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main finding of the study was that sotagliflozin and insulin together improved blood sugar control in T1D. Some background The main treatment of T1D is insulin (the hormone...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This clinical trial is investigating the effects of an artificial pancreas (AP) system on brain function in older adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main outcome to be measured will be change in alternate fuel uptake by the brain during hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose). The details Glucose is used as fuel by the brain and...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of switching from multiple insulin injections to a continuous insulin pump in patients with type 1 diabetes. They concluded that insulin pump therapy effectively improved blood sugar control in patients with type 1 diabetes who switched from multiple daily insulin injections. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if a bionic pancreas, that releases insulin and glucagon (bihormonal), could improve glycemic (blood sugar) control in patients with type 1 diabetes. They found that the bionic pancreas was more effective than a conventional insulin pump in monitoring and managing glycemia in these patients. Some background...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study compared the use of the artificial pancreas (APs) with sensor-augmented pumps (SAPs) in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It found that these devices decreased the amount of time spent in hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose) but increased average glucose levels. Some background A traditional insulin pump...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The authors aimed to formulate guidelines for the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) in patients with diabetes. Some background CGM is a technology that involves wearing a small device that tracks blood sugar levels throughout the day and night. This device will...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the benefit of islet transplantation in controlling glucose levels and counterregulation in patients with type 1 diabetes. The authors concluded that islet transplantation can lead to long-term improvements in glucose levels and low blood sugar symptom recognition that contributes to stable blood sugar...
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E-health and mobile connectivity, coupled with powerful software, is hitting the diabetes community by storm. It’s a whole new world out there in self-care for people with diabetes. Insulin Pumps Rather than giving yourself individual injections of insulin every time you need it, an insulin pump provides you with rapid or short acting insulin...
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