In a nutshell This study investigated whether a bone marrow transplant is effective in treating recently diagnosed type 1 diabetes. Some background Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease, meaning that the immune system attacks the cells of the pancreas which produce insulin. Treatments which prevent the immune attack on the pancreas...
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The benefits of using a continuous glucose monitor
In a nutshell This study examined the frequency of continuous glucose monitoring use, the reasons for its use and its effectiveness. Some background Real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a device worn by patients allowing them to view their blood glucose (sugar) levels in real-time (every few minutes). This device receives information...
Read MoreDoes good management of type 2 diabetes depend on gender?
In a nutshell The study investigated the outcome of patients treated with alternative type 2 diabetes mellitus therapies based on gender. Some background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a disease that results in hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) due to a lack of insulin (protein that controls blood sugar levels) or due to insulin resistance...
Read MoreSetting Personalized Blood Sugar Targets in Type 2 Diabetes
This article aimed to provide guidelines for setting personalized blood sugar level targets. The main conclusion was that these targets should be flexible and adapted to patients characteristics. Type 2 diabetes usually requires tight blood sugar control in order to prevent and minimize complications. If control is not achieved through lifestyle...
Read MoreTreatments for gestational diabetes (Review)
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined by high blood sugar that develops at any time during pregnancy in women who does not have diabetes. It affects 3% to 6% of all pregnancies. GDM may be associated with pregnancy complications, difficult births, larger babies and higher rates of caesarean sections. This review of eight studies (overall...
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