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Type 1 Diabetes News

Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic condition in which your body loses the ability to produce insulin, which is necessary for most cells to convert food into energy and regulate blood sugar levels. 

2020 is shaping up to be a huge year in automated insulin delivery. Updates from DiabetesMine Innovation Summit’s first-ever closed loop showcase
More time in range and lower stress! In this Trial Watch, Kerri Sparling shares her experience with Tandem's Control-IQ
The last word on the ultimate challenge in blood sugar control – Gary Scheiner discusses how to balance exercise and sports in diabetes management.
What's great about Dexcom's G6, would could be even better, and how the new CGM compares to the G5
By Monica Oxenreiter What does “health equity” actually mean, and why is it so important? With discussions of health equity and health justice in the news, you may be...
How Insulin for Life is bringing lifesaving diabetes supplies to low resource countries.
GMI provides an estimated A1C level based on continuous glucose monitoring data and can avoid some of the limitations of A1C tests. A recent study compared actual A1C...
Defining pump terms like basal rates, carb ratios, insulin sensitivity, and more
Using your insurance company’s website, mobile app, or direct phone number can help you price a drug based on your current insurance plan coverage benefits
Insulet partners with Abbott and Dexcom to develop Omnipod Horizon systems
Insulet’s Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system was shown to be effective, safe, and easy to use for adults, teens, and children with type 1 diabetes. Early...
What AID systems are currently available, what can we expect in the next year, and where is AID technology headed?
By Jimmy McDermott and Maeve Serino FreeStyle LibreLink app allows FreeStyle Libre users in the US to obtain a real-time glucose reading directly on their iPhone. Plus,...
The best ways to treat hypoglycemia – CDE Gary Scheiner offers simple tips.
Abbott’s no-calibration CGM available at pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens for a cash price ranging from about $36-$53/10-day sensor; get cost and prescription details...
Tips to reduce the pain and hassle of pricking your finger each time you check your blood sugar levels on a meter
Continuous glucose monitoring systems are becoming increasingly popular, and data shows that they can impact a wide range of diabetes outcomes, including glucose levels...
The recent release of clinical trial results shows that Omnipod 5, an automated insulin delivery (AID) system, can significantly increase Time in Range and reduce stress...
Results from recent clinical trials have shown that GLP-1 receptor agonist medications are effective at lowering A1C and body weight.
The relationship between obesity and diabetes is complex, but the many relevant factors related to genetics, lifestyle, and the environment are becoming clearer. Hear...

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