In a nutshell This study used MRI imaging to investigate the effect of T1DM on brain growth and development in young children. Some background Type 1 diabetes (T1D) can cause damage to blood vessels, and has also been associated with cognitive difficulties (problems with reasoning or decision making, for example). T1D that is diagnosed early (by...
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Two injections or more? Comparing the effectiveness of insulin degludec and aspart combinations
In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness of separate insulin degludec and insulin aspart injections versus the two insulins combined in one injection. Some background There are many types of insulin available for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Insulin ranges from rapid-acting to ultra-long acting. Rapid-acting...
Read MoreA trial designed to investigate islet cell transplants in patients with “brittle” type 1 diabetes
In a nutshell This study being carried out in Illinois will evaluate the safety of islet transplants in patients with hard to control type 1 diabetes. Donor islet cells will be injected into the patients and blood glucose levels will be monitored for one year after the transplant. Success will be based on the efficacy and safety of the treatment. The...
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