New Dexcom G6-compatible Basal-IQ system prevents/reduces hypoglycemia based on CGM; US launch expected in August, including free software update for current users
Type 2 Diabetes News
Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition involving high blood sugar levels and reduced production and responsiveness to insulin.
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A review of how far GLP-1 agonists have come – drugs for type 2 diabetes that help with not only blood sugar management, but with weight loss and heart health too
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Geisinger’s Fresh Food Farmacy provides a “prescription” for healthy food to people with type 2 diabetes who are food insecure; plus, a Q&A with Geisinger
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Learn more about the All of Us Research Program, a massive national effort to collect individual health data to support precision medicine research
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How ten minutes, two easy tasks, and one Post-It Note help me start days on brighter note
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Physicians, diabetes educators, and research scientists share their own health bright spots in food and exercise, technology, and more
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Limited US launch beginning in second half of this year, with full launch in early 2019; Dash PDM Handheld will be free with purchase of pods
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A new online directory locates professionals who are trained to work with the specific mental health needs of people with diabetes
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First implantable CGM available in the US! Eversense is expected to launch July 2018
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At the Lilly Diabetes Bloggers Summit, diaTribe got to hold a prototype of Lilly’s new, disk-like pump, which will integrate with Dexcom G6 CGM in a hybrid-closed loop...
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Approved for adults, the latest FreeStyle Libre will launch in US pharmacies in coming months
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Experts and innovators from all corners gathered to share the latest in new technology and treatments for people with diabetes, focusing on improving CGM and outcomes...
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One study seeks 920 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes not currently using a CGM; another is recruiting 400 children and teens with diabetes
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Will begin to launch in four European countries this year; wireless handheld controller with Bluetooth, 200-unit reservoir
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Smart Patients and diaTribe are partnering to offer an easy and supportive platform to talk about diabetes
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After over a year of continued advocacy, Medicare will cover mobile CGM use and sharing (Dexcom G5 for now); Medicare’s policy will be updated by June 21 st , if not...
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Less intimidating insertion for pump users: peel tape, remove cover, one button to insert; available in Europe, with more countries coming later this year
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What my new vacuum reminded me about changing my own behavior
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When the benefits seem “long term,” it’s easy to deprioritize habits today. How to overcome the time perspective challenge – and it costs nothing!
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New dose adjustment recommendations for adults and children using Dexcom's G5 CGM based on trend arrows and insulin sensitivity